Recurrent respiratory distress associated with carbamazepine overdose

Eur Respir J. 1997 Sep;10(9):2163-5. doi: 10.1183/09031936.97.10092163.

Abstract

Acute interstitial pneumonia or diffuse alveolar damage is uncommon as an adverse reaction to carbamazepine therapy. We report the case of a 36 yr old woman, who developed respiratory failure after auto-intoxication with carbamazepine. Analysis, including bronchoalveolar lavage and lung tissue biopsy, suggested diffuse alveolar damage due to carbamazepine.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anticonvulsants / poisoning*
  • Carbamazepine / poisoning*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung / diagnostic imaging
  • Lung / pathology
  • Lung Diseases, Interstitial / chemically induced*
  • Lung Diseases, Interstitial / diagnostic imaging
  • Lung Diseases, Interstitial / pathology
  • Poisoning / diagnostic imaging
  • Poisoning / pathology
  • Radiography
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / chemically induced
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / diagnostic imaging
  • Suicide, Attempted

Substances

  • Anticonvulsants
  • Carbamazepine