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ArticleCureus2025

Amiodarone-Induced Pulmonary Toxicity With Severe Pulmonary Fibrosis Complicated by Stenotrophomonas maltophilia Pneumonia: A Fatal Case Report and Literature Review.

Sachin Sapkota, Daniel Neri Rosario, Ramesh Acharya, Suchita Acharya, Azucena Del Real, Maria Theresa D Opina

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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6 authors.

Sachin SapkotaInternal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, El Paso, USA.
Daniel Neri RosarioInternal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, El Paso, USA.
Ramesh AcharyaInternal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, El Paso, USA.
Suchita AcharyaInternal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, El Paso, USA.
Azucena Del RealInternal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, El Paso, USA.
Maria Theresa D OpinaPulmonology and Critical Care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, El Paso, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Amiodarone is a widely used antiarrhythmic agent, valued for its efficacy and low proarrhythmic risk, but it carries a known potential for serious toxicities, particularly pulmonary toxicity. Amiodarone-induced pulmonary toxicity (APT) remains a life-threatening adverse effect. We report the case of a 75-year-old male with a 30-year history of amiodarone use (200 mg twice daily) who developed progressive respiratory distress consistent with APT. Despite treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics and corticosteroids, his condition deteriorated. Imaging and clinical findings raised suspicion for APT, which was managed with amiodarone discontinuation and pulse-dose steroid therapy. Subsequently, he developed hospital-acquired

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amiodaronepulmonary fibrosispulmonary toxicitypulse dose steroidsstenotrophomonas maltophilia

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PMID41281035
PMCPMC12640211

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