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Amphetamine (and -derivatives)

(Stimulants). See also under methamphetamine and at PMID 7555128. Management issues at PMID 25724076

Last update : 26/03/2020

Diagnosing DIRD

Drug and radiation history

Drug singularity - Correct identification of the drug

Consistent timing of exposure v. onset of symptoms

Clinical, imaging, BAL, pathological pattern consistent with the specific drug

Careful exlusion of another cause

Remission of symptoms with removal of drug

Recurrence with rechallenge (rarely advisable)

Causality assessment