An update on drug-induced arthritis

A large and heterogeneous group of drugs can cause drug-induced arthritis. No single pathogenetic mechanism or drug class unifies these diverse culprits. Recognizing that joint symptoms may, in fact, be drug-related not only saves time and unnecessary investigations but can also prevent needless suf...

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Published in:Rheumatology international 2016-08, Vol.36 (8), p.1089-1097
Main Author: Adwan, Marwan H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anti-Infective Agents - adverse effects
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Arthritis - chemically induced
Dipeptidyl-Peptidase IV Inhibitors - adverse effects
Humans
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Pathology Review
Rheumatology
Vaccines - adverse effects
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Summary:A large and heterogeneous group of drugs can cause drug-induced arthritis. No single pathogenetic mechanism or drug class unifies these diverse culprits. Recognizing that joint symptoms may, in fact, be drug-related not only saves time and unnecessary investigations but can also prevent needless suffering and morbidity due to late recognition of a drug-induced arthritic condition. The extent of drug-induced arthritis is variable and ranges from minor short-lived and reversible arthralgia to a prolonged and occasionally destructive arthritis. The onset of arthritis due to various medications in relation to the timing of drug initiation is also variable and may range from a few days to several months.
ISSN:0172-8172
1437-160X
DOI:10.1007/s00296-016-3462-y