Lupus is a disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues and cells. Accurate diagnoses have only been available in recent decades, so estimates of the number of people with the disease vary greatly. But with estimates ranging … [Read more...]
Drug-Induced Immune Hemolytic Anemia (IHA)
Drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia (IHA) occurs when a drug induces the immune system to attack red blood cells (hemolysis), causing them to break down sooner than normal. This results in a low red blood cell count (anemia). Symptoms of the … [Read more...]
Pulmonary Vascular Disease
Because of the extensive vascular surface area in the lungs, blood-borne drugs expose the lungs to a risk for damage. Drug-induced pulmonary vascular diseases can lead to, and may clinically present with: Pulmonary edema Interstitial (not … [Read more...]
Gastrointestinal Disease: Pseudomembranous Colitis
Pseudomembranous colitis is an infection of the colon usually caused by Clostridium difficilebacteria, although it can also be caused by other bacteria. It is characterized by fever, abdominal pain, and offensive-smelling diarrhea, but can progress … [Read more...]
Drug-Induced Pulmonary Disease
There are numerous lung diseases that are caused by an adverse reaction to a medication. There are also numerous drugs and medications, including certain antibiotics, cardiovascular drugs, chemotherapy agents, and illicit drugs, among others, that … [Read more...]
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