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Philippe Camus, M.D.

Dijon, France

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Corticosteroids, systemic (oral, parenteral)

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IX.v Generalized myopathy/muscle weakness

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Last update : 03/10/2015
 
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Diagnosing DIRD
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Drug and radiation history
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Drug singularity - Correct identification of the drug
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Consistent timing of exposure v. onset of symptoms
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Clinical, imaging, BAL, pathological pattern consistent with the specific drug
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Careful exlusion of another cause
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Remission of symptoms with removal of drug
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Recurrence with rechallenge (rarely advisable)
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See also under
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
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Budesonide (p.o.)
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Corticosteroids, inhaled (ICS)
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Methylprednisolone
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Prednisone
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Salt (NaCl)
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Publications

Betamethasone-induced hypokalemic periodic paralysis in pregnancy.
Obstetrics and gynecology 2011 Feb;117;433-435 2011 Feb
Intensive-care-unit-acquired muscle weakness.
Respiratory care 2006 Sep;51;1042-52; discussion 1052-3 2006 Sep
Weakness of respiratory and skeletal muscles after a short course of steroids in patients with acute lung rejection.
The European respiratory journal 2002 Aug;20;497-9 2002 Aug

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