Abstract
The antibiotic minocycline, which is used in the treatment of acne, has been associated with various pulmonary complications such as pulmonary lupus and hypersensitivity pneumonitis. We now report a particularly severe case of minocycline-related pulmonary toxicity that was characterized by a relapsing form of hypersensitivity eosinophilic pneumonia complicated by acute respiratory failure.
MeSH terms
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Acne Vulgaris / drug therapy
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Acute Disease
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Administration, Oral
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*
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Female
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Minocycline / administration & dosage
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Minocycline / adverse effects*
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Pulmonary Eosinophilia / chemically induced
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Recurrence
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Respiratory Insufficiency / chemically induced*
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Minocycline