Leflunomide-induced interstitial pneumonitis: A rare occurrence in a case without underlying lung disease

Leflunomide-induced interstitial pneumonitis: A rare occurrence in a case without underlying lung disease

Pneumonitis from leflunomide is uncommon due to leflunomide's relatively favorable drug profile. Leflunomide-induced pneumonitis (LEIP) is a rare condition reported mainly in Asia. We present a case of LEIP from an accidental leflunomide overdose in the setting of concomitant methotrexate use a...

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Main Authors: V.D. Villgran, E. Rabold, A. Nasrullah, B. Disilvio, O. Bajwa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
Subjects:
Leflunomide
Pneumonitis
Methotrexate
Interstitial lung disease
Adverse event
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213007121001301

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