drug-induced pulmonary fibrosis

Last reviewed 01/2018

The drugs which may cause pulmonary fibrosis include:

  • cytoxic drugs:
    • busulphan
    • bleomycin
    • methotrexate
    • cyclophosphamide
    • carmustine

  • antibiotics e.g. nitrofurantoin

  • cardiac drugs:
    • hydralazine
    • amiodarone
    • tocainide

  • opiates e.g. heroin abuse