A new case of lupus induced by acebutolol
Hourdebaigt-Larrusse, P.; Ziza, J.M.; Grivaux, M.
Annales de Cardiologie et d'Angeiologie 34(6): 421-423
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-3928 PMID: 3875307 Document Number: 255391
Few such observations of beta-blocker-induced lupus have been published in the medical literature. In the index case, the usual criteria were present. Acebutolol withdrawal resulted in rapid clinical improvement. Antinuclear antibodies are still present after nine months follow up. Pathogenic hypotheses are discussed.