Drug-induced autoimmunity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003453",
  "term": "Drug-induced autoimmunity",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An immune response where the body's own tissues are attacked due to exposure to a pharmaceutical agent. This condition can manifest with symptoms similar to spontaneous autoimmune diseases, but typically resolves upon discontinuation of the offending drug. Hydralazine and procainamide are known to induce lupus-like syndromes.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "idiosyncratic drug reaction",
    "autoantigen"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1159 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/drug-induced-autoimmunity/"
}