A case report: Multaq-induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis.

Am J Ther

1Department of Radiology, Detroit Medical Center, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 2Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Mercy Catholic Medical Center, Darby, PA 3Department of Radiology, Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, Commerce, MI.

Published: December 2014

A 71-year-old white male presented to the emergency department complaining of a worsening lower extremity rash. Thirteen days before presentation, the patient was placed on Multaq (dronedarone) for his paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Biopsy-proven leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LV) was diagnosed, and causes for the condition other than drug-induced were investigated and ruled out. Rash has been cited as a possible side effect of Multaq; however, a literature search has revealed this to be the first documented case of likely multaq-induced LV. Other patients on Multaq therapy should be monitored for signs and symptoms of LV and be referred to an acute care setting as indicated.

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