Daptomycin-Induced Eosinophilic Pneumonia Treated With Intravenous Corticosteroids

Conclusion: Since this potentially life-threatening adverse effect of daptomycin appears more common than previously reported, clinicians should have a high level of suspicion in any patient with recent daptomycin exposure who presents with pulmonary symptoms. In many cases, this process is highly responsive to prompt initiation of corticosteroid therapy.

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Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - May 15, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Chiu, S.-Y., Faust, A. C., Dand, H. M. Tags: Adverse Drug Event Source Type: research