Drug-induced lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disorder that is brought on by a reaction to medication.
Drug-induced lupus erythematosus is similar to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It is an autoimmune disorder, which means the body mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. However, drug-induced lupus is caused by a hypersensitive reaction to medication.
You can get lupus from using specific medications. The most common medications known to cause drug-induced lupus include: isoniazid, hydralazine, and procainamide. Other medications known to cause drug-induced lupus, include:
- Anti-seizure medications
- Capoten
- Chlorpromazine
- Etanercept
- Infliximab
- Methyldopa
- Minocycline
- Penicillamine
- Quinidine
- Sulfasalazine
Symptoms tend to occur after taking the drug for at least 3 to 6 months.