Drug-induced lupus Flashcards

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Which antibodies are primarily associated with drug-induced lupus?

A

Anti-histone antibodies

Anti-histone antibodies are often found in patients with drug-induced lupus, distinguishing it from other forms of lupus.

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List drugs associated with drug-induced lupus.

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  • Minocycline
  • Hydralazine
  • INH (Isoniazid)
  • Procainamide
  • Penicillamine

The mnemonic ‘Mom is HIPP’ can help remember the drugs that cause drug-induced lupus.

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DIL can present with

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Acute onset serositis (eg new pleuritic chest pain and pleural rub) fever, and arthralgia

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