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Salazopyrin-Induced Eosinophilic Pneumonia
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AsthmaSinus TachycardiaAllergyOther Side EffectsPharmacotherapyEosinophilic DisorderUlcerative ColitisMedicineDrug AllergySalazopyrin-induced Eosinophilic PneumoniaAnesthesiologySide Effect
A patient with ulcerative colitis developed eosinophilic pneumonia, sinus tachycardia, skin rashes, headache and insomnia following treatment with Salazopyrin. The pneumonia as well as the other side effects resolved spontaneously following discontinuation of the drug and reappeared when Salazopyrin was readministered.