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[THREE CASES OF DRUG-INDUCED PNEUMONIA CAUSED BY MESALAZINE]

Norimichi Akiyama1, Koshi Yokomura, Tsuyoshi Nozue

  • 1Department of Respiratory Medicine, Seirei Mikatahara Hospital.

Arerugi = [Allergy]
|January 5, 2016
PubMed

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Mesalazine can cause drug-induced pneumonia in ulcerative colitis patients. Early detection through monitoring cough or fever is crucial for good prognosis with treatment cessation or corticosteroids.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Pharmacology

Context:

  • Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease.
  • Mesalazine is a common oral treatment for ulcerative colitis.
  • Drug-induced lung injury is an important consideration in patients on medication.

Purpose:

  • To report three cases of mesalazine-induced pneumonia.
  • To review the clinical presentation and prognosis of mesalazine-induced pneumonia.
  • To raise awareness among clinicians regarding this adverse effect.

Summary:

  • Three cases of drug-induced pneumonia secondary to mesalazine treatment for ulcerative colitis are presented.
  • Mesalazine-induced pneumonia often mimics eosinophilic pneumonia or organizing pneumonia.
  • Prognosis is generally good with drug cessation or corticosteroid therapy.

Impact:

  • Highlights the potential for mesalazine to cause pulmonary toxicity.
  • Emphasizes the importance of monitoring for respiratory symptoms in patients treated with mesalazine.
  • Suggests that early recognition and intervention can lead to favorable outcomes for drug-induced pneumonia.

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