Antimalarial drug toxicities in patients with cutaneous lupus and dermatomyositis: a retrospective cohort study
Antimalarials are effective for rheumatic skin diseases, but have been associated with retinopathy.We investigated the toxicity risk of antimalarials alone and in combination.Antimalarials were generally well tolerated and had similar risk profiles. Risk of retinopathy seems to be lowest for quinacrine, then hydroxychloroquine, and highest for chloroquine.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Lavanya Mittal, Lingqiao Zhang, Rui Feng, Victoria P. Werth Source Type: research
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