Amiodarone-induced epididymitis. Report of 2 cases

Amiodarone-induced chemical, sterile epididymitis has previously been reported. We present 2 cases who were on amiodarone therapy for refractory cardiac arrhythmia. Recognition of this side effect and treatment by lower drug dosage can prevent unnecessary antibiotic therapy and invasive urological p...

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Published inEuropean urology Vol. 29; no. 4; p. 497
Main Authors Hamoud, K, Kaneti, J, Smailowitz, Z, Lissmer, L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Switzerland 1996
Subjects
Adult
Amiodarone - adverse effects
Amiodarone - therapeutic use
Anti-Arrhythmia Agents - adverse effects
Anti-Arrhythmia Agents - therapeutic use
Arrhythmias, Cardiac - drug therapy
Epididymitis - chemically induced
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome - drug therapy
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Summary:Amiodarone-induced chemical, sterile epididymitis has previously been reported. We present 2 cases who were on amiodarone therapy for refractory cardiac arrhythmia. Recognition of this side effect and treatment by lower drug dosage can prevent unnecessary antibiotic therapy and invasive urological procedures.
ISSN:0302-2838
DOI:10.1159/000473805