Bone, Joint & Muscle Conditions
Drug-induced systemic lupus erythematosus
Moderate
ICD-10: M32 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: दवा से प्रेरित ल्यूपस · தமிழ்: மருந்து தூண்டிய லூபஸ் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಔಷಧದಿಂದ ಉಂಟಾದ ಲೂಪಸ್ · తెలుగు: మందుల వల్ల వచ్చిన లూపస్ · বাংলা: ওষুধ-প্রণোদিত লুপাস · मराठी: औषधामुळे झालेला ल्यूपस · ગુજરાતી: દવા પ્રેરિત લ્યુપસ
About this condition
Drug-induced systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune condition triggered by certain medications like hydralazine, procainamide, or some anti-seizure drugs. Unlike typical lupus, symptoms usually improve after stopping the offending medication, though joint pain and skin problems can persist for weeks. Regular monitoring and medication review with your doctor is important.
Common symptoms
joint pain
skin rash
fever
fatigue
muscle pain
sensitivity to sunlight
When to see a doctor: within 1 week
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | दवा से प्रेरित ल्यूपस · दवाई से ल्यूपस रोग · औषधि जनित ल्यूपस · सिस्टमिक ल्यूपस |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | மருந்து தூண்டிய லூபஸ் · மருந்தால் லூபஸ் நோய் · மருந்தினால் வந்த லூபஸ் · தானியங்கு எதிர்ப்பு நோய் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಔಷಧದಿಂದ ಉಂಟಾದ ಲೂಪಸ್ · ಮದ್ದಿನಿಂದ ಲೂಪಸ್ ರೋಗ · ಔಷಧ ಪ್ರೇರಿತ ಲೂಪಸ್ · ಸ್ವಯಂ ಪ್ರತಿರಕ್ಷಣಾ ರೋಗ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | మందుల వల్ల వచ్చిన లూపస్ · మందుల ప్రేరిత లూపస్ · ఔషధ లూపస్ వ్యాధి · స్వయం ప్రతిరక్షక వ్యాధి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | ওষুধ-প্রণোদিত লুপাস · ওষুধের কারণে লুপাস রোগ · ঔষধজনিত লুপাস · স্বয়ংক্রিয় প্রতিরোধক রোগ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | औषधामुळे झालेला ल्यूपस · औषधांनी प्रेरित ल्यूपस · औषधजन्य ल्यूपस · स्वयंप्रतिकार रोग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | દવા પ્રેરિત લ્યુપસ · દવાથી લ્યુપસ રોગ · દવા થી થયેલ લ્યુપસ · સ્વયંપ્રતિરક્ષા રોગ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Drug-induced systemic lupus erythematosus?
joint pain, skin rash, fever, fatigue, muscle pain, sensitivity to sunlight.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1 week
Is Drug-induced systemic lupus erythematosus common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Drug-induced systemic lupus erythematosus?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 1 week.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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