Drugs that can cause a drug-induced lupus syndrome
HIPP
Anti-histone antibodies are typical, and the syndrome resolves after stopping the drug.
Quinidine and others also cause it; hydralazine and procainamide carry the highest risk.
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HIPP. It helps you recall: Drugs that can cause a drug-induced lupus syndrome.
Hydralazine
Isoniazid
Phenytoin
H: Hydralazine; I: Isoniazid; P: Procainamide; P: Phenytoin.
It belongs to General pharmacology and pharmacokinetics in Pharmacology.
Quinidine and others also cause it; hydralazine and procainamide carry the highest risk.
Anti-histone antibodies are typical, and the syndrome resolves after stopping the drug.
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