Febarbamate-induced pulmonary eosinophilia: a case report

Respiration. 1986;49(3):231-4. doi: 10.1159/000194883.

Abstract

Subacute pulmonary hypersensitivity to febarbamate is reported, manifested by peripheral eosinophilia, skin rash and pulmonary bilateral infiltrates. Bronchoalveolar lavage showed an increased eosinophil count, and transbronchial biopsy an intraalveolar and interstitial eosinophil infiltration. The reaction cleared on cessation of the drug, and a rechallenge test with febarbamate induced peripheral eosinophilia and skin rash.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Barbiturates / adverse effects*
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / diagnosis
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pulmonary Eosinophilia / chemically induced*
  • Pulmonary Eosinophilia / diagnosis

Substances

  • Barbiturates
  • febarbamate