Key result
A 62-year-old woman developed amiodarone-induced pulmonary toxicity after 39 months of therapy, which recurred upon early corticosteroid withdrawal but resolved with long-term steroid treatment.
Population
1 patient with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Design
Case report
Authors
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May warrant prolonged corticosteroids to avert recurrence in late amiodarone pulmonary toxicity; leaves open optimal duration and monitoring protocols.
Case Report (n=1)
Amiodarone-induced pulmonary toxicity requires prolonged corticosteroid therapy (e.g., 4-12 months) with gradual tapering to prevent relapse due to the drug's long half-life.
Köse et al. (2022) conducted a case report in Amiodarone-induced pulmonary toxicity (n=1). Amiodarone was evaluated. A 62-year-old woman developed amiodarone-induced pulmonary toxicity after 39 months of therapy, which recurred upon early corticosteroid withdrawal but resolved with long-term steroid treatment.
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