Citation

Wilschut FA, Cobben NA, Thunnissen FB, Lamers RJ, Wouters EF, Drent M. Eur. Respir. J. 1997; 10(9): 2163-2165.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, European Respiratory Society)

DOI

10.1183/09031936.97.10092163

PMID

9311520

Abstract

Acute interstitial pneumonia or diffuse alveolar damage is uncommon as an adverse reaction to carbamazepine therapy. We report the case of a 36 yr old woman, who developed respiratory failure after auto-intoxication with carbamazepine. Analysis, including bronchoalveolar lavage and lung tissue biopsy, suggested diffuse alveolar damage due to carbamazepine.

Language: en

Keywords

Adult; Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Female; Humans; Lung; Lung Diseases, Interstitial; Poisoning; Radiography; Respiratory Insufficiency; Suicide, Attempted