Amiodarone-induced pulmonary toxicity

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作者
Kanji, Z
Sunderji, R
Gin, K
机构
[1] Univ British Columbia, Fac Pharmaceut Sci, Vancouver, BC, Canada
[2] Univ British Columbia, Fac Med, Vancouver, BC, Canada
[3] Lions Gate Hosp, Dept Pharm, N Vancouver, BC V7L 2L7, Canada
[4] Vancouver Gen Hosp, Echocardiog Lab, Vancouver, BC, Canada
[5] Vancouver Gen Hosp, CSU Pharmaceut Sci, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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PHARMACOTHERAPY | 1999年 / 19卷 / 12期
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10.1592/phco.19.18.1463.30890
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R9 [药学];
学科分类号
1007 ;
摘要
Amiodarone-induced pulmonary toxicity (AIPT) is one of the most serious adverse effects of amiodarone therapy and can be fatal. Therefore, vigilant monitoring is advised. Baseline chest radiograph and pulmonary function tests and follow-up chest films at 3-month intervals are advocated. However, since abnormalities on these two examinations do not always precede symptoms, patient self-reports of respiratory symptoms appear to be the best method for early detection of AIPT.
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页码:1463 / 1466
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