Amiodarone induced acute interstitial pneumonitis

Abstract

Amiodarone has several potentially fatal toxicities, the most important of which is amiodarone pulmonary toxicity (APT). We report a rare case where a patient developed acute interstitial pneumonitis 2 days after starting amiodarone. This report reveals the potential for rapid onset of APT and will help to increase awareness among health care professionals who very often underestimate the incidence of the toxic effects of amiodarone. A simple, cost effective screening tool to detect APT in its early stage is recommended.