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Table22.1  Classification ofadverse drug reactions.
Type of reaction Features Examples
A: Dose- related (Augmented)
Common
Related to the pharmacological action of
the drug
Predictable
Low mortality
B: Non- dose- related (Bizarre)
Uncommon
Not related to the pharmacological action
of the drug
Unpredictable
High mortality
C: Dose- related and time- related (Chronic)
D: Time- related (Delayed)
Uncommon
Related to the cumulative dose
Uncommon
Usually dose- related
Occurs or becomes apparent sometime
after the use of the drug
E: Withdrawal (Endofuse)
F: Unexpected failure of therapy (Failure)
Uncommon
Occurs soon after withdrawal of the drug
Common
Dose- related
Often caused by drug interactions
Source: Adapted from Edwards etal.(2).
Anticholinergic effects of tricyclic antidepressants
Penicillin hypersensitivity
HPA axis suppression by corticosteroids
Carcinogenesis
Opiate withdrawal syndrome
Parasympathetic control is coordinated by the salivary nuclei in the medulla. Signalling is via effer­ent fibres of chorda tympani (CN VII) to the sublingual and submandibular glands and the glos­sopharyngeal (CN IX), auriculotemporal (CN V) and facial (CN VII) nerves. Parasympathetic nerve fibres from the mandibular, lingual and palatine nerves (CN V) innervate the minor salivary glands.
In the presence of food, the parasympathetic nervous system is stimulated via afferent signal­ling from the tongue, mouth and nose. Parasympathetic stimulation results in acetylcholine (ACh) release onto M3muscarinic receptors resulting in increased saliva secretion by the aci­nar cells; increased bicarbonate secretion by the ductal cells; increased blood flow to salivary glands secondary to co- transmitter release; and increased rate of saliva expulsion due to con­traction of myoepithelial cells. The overall effect is an increased saliva flow, with a watery composition(4).
The innervation of major salivary glands is depicted in Figure22.1.
22.2.2  Salivary Gland Hypofunction
Oral dryness, or salivary gland hypofunction, is the most commonly reported oral ADR(5). It is associated with over 500 drugs, with patients taking multiple medications (polypharmacy) most commonly affected. In this setting, the effect is synergistic and the dryness is often severe(5).
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Brain stem
Sublingual gland
Submandibular gland
Th
SSN
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Parotid gland
C1
C3
ISN
OG
SCG
ACh NPY
Chorda T.
ACh
VIP
VII
IX
Auriculotemporal N.
Lingual N.
V
ACh
VIP
SP
CGRP
NA
NPY
Parasympathetic fibres
T1
G
ACh
NPY
Carotid
plexus
SG
ACh
VIP
Facial artery
Sympathetic fibres
NA
NPY
ACh
VIP
SP
CGRP
NA
NPY
ACh
VIP SP
CGRP
Figure22.1  Model of parasympathetic and sympathetic innervation of the adult major salivary glands (in
red and blue, respectively). Neurotransmitters for parasympathetic (red) and sympathetic fibres (blue): ACh, acetylcholine; NpY, neuropeptide Y; vip, vasoactive intestinal peptide; NA, noradrenaline; Sp, substance p; cGRp, calcitonin gene- related peptide. Brain stem nuclei: SSN, superior salivatory nuclei; iSN, inferior salivatory nuclei. Ganglia: ThG, thoracic ganglion; ScG, superior cervical ganglion; OG, otic ganglion; SG, submandibular ganglion. Spinal cord: c, cervical vertebra; T, thoracic vertebra. Cranial nerves: vii, facial nerve; iX, glossopharyngeal nerve; v, trigeminal nerve. Source: João N Ferreira etal. (2013)/Taylor & Francis Group/CC BY- NC 3.0.
There are various mechanisms for drug- related salivary hypofunction, which are as follows(6):
Many drugs have an anticholinergic or sympathomimetic effect
Direct damage to salivary gland tissue may occur from the use of cytotoxic agents
Various drugs cause vasoconstriction of vessels within the salivary glands
Drugs with a diuretic effect encourage excretion of body fluid and dehydration
The release of ACh from the postganglionic neurons in the parasympathetic (or cholinergic) nervous system and the resultant binding of muscarinic receptors in the salivary glands form the main stimulus for saliva secretion. Medications that directly block the binding of ACh to mus­carinic receptors will compromise the secretion of saliva. These drugs are broadly categorised as anticholinergic medications and include tricyclic antidepressants, antipsychotics, anticonvulsants and bronchodilators.
Many of these drugs exert unwanted effects due to the nonselective antagonism of the mus­carinic receptors.
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Table22.2  Drug commonly associated withoral dryness.
Medication type Mechanism of action
Gastrointestinal agents,e.g. hyoscine and atropine Block muscarinic receptors Antiemetics,e.g. prochlorperazine Block dopamine D2, serotonin types 2–4,
histamine type 1 and acetylcholine receptors
Appetite suppressants/stimulants,e.g. phentermine and sibutramine
Cardiovascular agents,e.g. atenolol, metoprolol, prazosin
Inhibit CNS uptake of norepinephrine, serotonin and dopamine
Block α
- and β2- adrenergic receptors
1
and clonidine Urological,e.g. oxybutynin, propantheline, darifenacin,
Block muscarinic receptors and α
solifenacin and tolterodine Muscle relaxants,e.g. cyclobenzaprine and orphenadrine Act as α
- adrenergic receptor agonists, and
1
H2 histamine blockers
Analgesics,e.g. opioids, tramadol, gabapentin and pregabalin
Block noradrenaline reuptake in the CNS,
thus inhibiting the salivary reflex Anticonvulsants,e.g. carbamazepine Act centrally, reduce neurotransmitter release Sedatives– benzodiazepines and Z- drugs,e.g. zolpidem Enhance GABA effect in CNS, reduce the
salivary secretory reflex, block muscarinic,
α
- and β2- adrenergic receptors
1
Antipsychotics,e.g. olanzapine, clozapine and
Block various neurotransmitter uptake amisulpiride
Antidepressants,e.g. tricyclics, SSRIs and SNRIs Anticholinergic action; increase serotonin
and noradrenaline at the synaptic cleft. Bronchodilators,e.g. ipratropium, tiotropium,
salbutamol, salmeterol and eformoterol Antihistamines (with sedative action), e.g.
diphenhydramine, doxylamine, chlorpheniramine and
2 types: β agonists and antimuscarinic, Block
muscarinic receptors M1 and M3
Central inhibitory action on histamine type 1
and muscarinic receptors promethazine
CNS stimulants, e.g. caffeine, pseudoephedrine and
α
and α2 agonists
1
amphetamines
- adrenergic
1
Source: Adapted from Villa etal.(6).
Sympathomimetic drugs mimic responses due to stimulation of sympathetic nerves. These drugs either directly activate adrenergic receptors or indirectly activate them by increasing levels of the mediators of the sympathetic nervous system, norepinephrine and epinephrine. One of the main effects of this is a decrease in salivary acinar cell activity and a resultant decrease in saliva production. Common sympathomimetic drugs that cause salivary hypofunction include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors and many antihypertensives.
Drugs commonly associated with oral dryness are listed in Table22.2.
22.2.2.1  Clinical Presentation
Signs of salivary gland hypofunction include the presence of thick or frothy, sticky saliva; minimal saliva pooling in the floor of mouth and poor tissue wetting; and atrophy and irritation of the oral mucosa. Patients may also present with angular cheilosis, dry cracked lips and erythema and
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depapillation of the tongue. Patients commonly comment on difficulties with speech, swallowing and eating, with the need to frequently sip water to lubricate the mouth, taste alterations and halitosis. Denture wearing is very uncomfortable for those with a dry mouth. Additionally, patients will often develop a burning sensation of the oral mucosa, which may become fragile and easily traumatised. Salivary gland hypofunction results in a shift in the oral microbiome, often predispos­ing patients to accelerated dental caries in an atypical pattern commonly affecting smooth surfaces and incisal edges, periodontal disease and opportunistic infections such as candidosis. Some patients can also develop ascending sialadenitis of the parotid gland, secondary to stasis and reduced flushing of the ductal system.
22.2.2.2  Management andPrognosis
Patient education is the key first step in the management of oral dryness. Understanding of the disease process, drugs implicated and also the sequelae to long- standing salivary gland hypofunc­tion is important.
Identification of drugs which may be xerogenic and consideration of suitable substitutes may be discussed with the patient’s medical practitioner. Avoidance of dehydrating stimuli such as alcohol and caffeine should also be discussed.
Objective measures of stimulated and unstimulated salivary flow, together with salivary pH and buffering capacity, may be helpful in some situations, although not always necessary.
Various over- the- counter oral lubricants in the form of gels and sprays may be helpful to patients with dry mouth. These moisturise the oral mucosa and provide comfort. Appropriate hydration should be encouraged.
Additionally, stimulation of existing functional glandular tissue may be achieved with the use of sugar- free gum and sweets. Muscarinic sialogogues such as pilocarpine and cevimeline may be prescribed and are effective in increasing saliva flow in a dose- dependent relationship(7). Patients should be informed of the potential side effects of these drugs. Acupuncture as well as electric stimulation with handheld devices may also be helpful, although the results are not well documented(8).
Patients with a dry mouth should be referred to their dentist for regular preventative visits. Use of high fluoride- containing dental products at home, as well as application of remineralising agents, will aid in protecting the dentition. Any opportunistic infection should be treated as appropriate.
Drug- related dry mouth is generally reversible once the offending drug is withdrawn. In many cases, patients are reliant on medication to manage their medical condition, and so alleviation of the oral dryness together with management of any oral sequelae is often the long- term plan.
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22.2.3 Sialorrhoea
Sialorrhoea is an uncommon ADR(9). An increase in saliva amount or flow rate can occur as a result of some parasympathetic and cholinergic drugs amongst others. Patients often complain of drooling and the need to constantly swallow copious amounts of saliva.
Parasympathomimetic drugs such as direct muscarinic agonists induce sialorrhoea by increas­ing cholinergic tone(4). An example of this class of drug is pilocarpine, used to treat wide- angle glaucoma. An adverse effect of pilocarpine is excess saliva production, and this medication is commonly prescribed in the management of dry mouth.
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Table22.3  Drugs associated withsialorrhoea.
Direct cholinergic/muscarinic agonists Bethanechol, pilocarpine, arecoline and cevimeline Indirect cholinergic/muscarinic
agonists (acetylcholinesterase inhibitors)
Antipsychotics Typical (first generation) antipsychotics:
Sedative medications Anticonvulsants- antiepilepticsBenzodiazepines Adrenergic antagonists (peripheral) Yohimbine Medications irritating the oesophagus Doxycycline, tetracycline, iron preparations, quinidine,
Poisons and toxins Heavy metals: arsenic, manganese, mercury and
Source: Miranda- Rius etal.(10)/Ivyspring International Publisher/CC BY- NC 4.0.
Edrophonium, neostigmine, physostigmine, pyridostigmine, metrifonate, donepezil, galantamine, rivastigmine and tacrine
e.g. haloperidol and fluphenazineAtypical (second generation) antipsychotics:
e.g. clozapine, risperidone, olanzapineReserpine
potassium and non- steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs
thalliumOrganophosphates: insecticides, nerve gases Illicit drugs: phencyclidine
Indirect muscarinic stimulants generally inhibit the enzyme acetylcholinesterase. These drugsincrease ACh release, thus stimulating muscarinic and nicotinic receptors, resulting in sial­orrhoea. Many of the drugs used to manage Alzheimer’s disease, such as donepezil and galan­tamine, are known to cause excessive saliva production(10).
Management of drug- induced sialorrhoea is usually symptomatic. Withdrawal of the offending medication usually results in reversal of the drooling. Some consideration has been given to reduce the amount of saliva produced to facilitate the patient swallowing it, and several anticholinergic medications such as scopolamine, benztropine and glycopyrrolate have been recommended (4, 11, 12). The use of transdermal scopolamine by application of skin patches, clonidine patches to increase adrenergic tone(13), and botulinum- A injections into the parotid gland(14) have been suggested as management options in severe cases.
Drugs known to cause sialorrhoea are listed in Table22.3.
22.2.4  Enlargement ofSalivary Glands
Salivary gland enlargement, particularly the parotid glands, has been associated with several medi­cations including iodine- containing drugs such as imaging contrast medium and radioactive iodine (commonly referred to as ‘iodine mumps’)(15). The enlargement is usually bilateral and may be of sudden or insidious onset, and on occasions, may be painful. The enlargement usually subsides after drug cessation.
The pathophysiology of unclear, although is it thought that the presentation results from acute inflammation due to iodine accumulation in the salivary glands. Administered iodine is mostly eliminated by the kidney, with only 2% of iodine secreted by the salivary and lacrimal glands. In patients with impaired renal function, accumulation of iodine within the salivary glands is thought to be the reason for salivary glands swelling(15).
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22.3   Oral Soft Tissue Involvement
22.3.1  Oral Lichenoid Drug Reactions
Oral lichenoid drug reactions occur uncommonly and are clinically and histologically similar to oral lichen planus. Oral lichenoid drug reactions are often distinguished by the relationship between commencing a specific drug and the appearance of oral lesions(16). This timeframe may vary but averages two to three months(17). Resolution is often noted when the drug is withdrawn.
Drugs most commonly associated with oral lichenoid drug reactions (Table22.4) include antihy­pertensives (particularly angiotensin- converting enzyme inhibitors [ACEI], and beta blockers), sulphonamides, penicillamine, non- steroidal anti- inflammatories, antimalarials and some antiret­roviral medications.
The aetiopathogenesis of oral lichenoid drug reactions is unknown. There are several mecha­nisms proposed, including alterations in the route of antigen presentation. For example, penicil­lamine has been shown to modify surface antigens, and the sulfhydryl groups in captopril cause alterations to enzyme systems. It is thought that these changes may precipitate an immune response to epithelial antigens, resulting in the presentation noted clinically. Despite these find­ings, the exact mechanism by which oral lichenoid drug reactions occur remains unclear(18).
Clinical features range from asymptomatic white striations, plaques and papules to painful ery­thematous and ulcerative lesions affecting the oral mucosa(16).
Management entails identification and withdrawal of the offending drug if possible, considera­tion of pharmacological therapy to palliate symptoms and manage inflammation with topical and systemic corticosteroids and other immunomodulatory medications commonly prescribed. Oral lichenoid lesions are considered a potentially malignant disorder, and patient education as well as vigilant follow- up are indicated(17, 19, 20).
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22.3.2  Erythema Multiforme (EM), Steven- Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic  Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)
Erythema multiforme (EM) is a type IV (delayed type) hypersensitivity reaction that may have cutaneous and mucosal involvement(21). In less than 10% of cases, this reaction is drug- induced, with non- steroidal anti- inflammatories, sulphonamides, several antibiotics and anticonvulsants commonly implicated amongst others (Table22.5)(22, 23).
Drug- induced EM expresses tumour necrosis factor- alpha (TNF- α), instead of interferon- gamma in the case of herpes- associated EM. Drug metabolism is altered and directed towards cytochrome
Table22.4  Drugs associated withoral lichenoid reactions.
Antihypertensive drugs Atenolol, captopril, enalapril, oxprenolol and methyldopa Immunosuppressants/
immunomodulatory drugs Non- steroid anti- inflammatory
drugs Other Carbamazepine, chloroquine, clopidogrel, duloxetine, glimepiride,
Source: Teoh etal.(16)/with permisison of John Wiley & Sons.
Adalimumab, imatinib, infliximab and interferon α
Indomethacin, naproxen
hepatitis B vaccine, lithium, penicillamine, ribavirin, risperidone and secukinumab
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Table22.5  Drug implicated inEM, SJS andTEN.
Commonly associated
Occasionally associated
Source: Adapted from Farthing etal.(21).
Allopurinol, carbamazepine, NSAIDS, penicillin, phenytoin and sulphonamides
Busulphan, chlorpropamide, clindamycin, codeine, ethambutol, furosemide, gold, minoxidil, oestrogens, phenothiazines, phenylbutazone, progestogens, protease inhibitors, rifampicin, tetracycline, tolbutamide, vancomycin and verapamil
p450- metabolite pathway resulting in the production of reactive and toxic metabolites. Tissue damage is mainly due to apoptosis and not by inflammatory response(23, 24).
Clinically, oral involvement appears a papular or macular areas of erythema, fluid- filled vesicles, erosions and ulceration of any mucosal surface, although the gingiva is usually spared. Extensive lip ulceration and haemorrhagic crusting are common. Patients may also present with targetoid lesions on the skin, particularly on the extremities. Oral and perioral pain is common, and many patients have difficulty with oral intake during the acute phase.
Acute illness is often accompanied by fever, flu- like symptoms and malaise. Recovery is usually within two to six weeks, with some patients requiring systemic corticosteroids and nutritional support.
Steven- Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) may also be induced by certain medications and present with oral features similar to EM. These conditions may have more extensive cutaneous involvement and severe systemic symptoms(25–27).
22.3.3  Drug- Induced Pemphigus
Pemphigus is a group of chronic autoimmune diseases characterised by intra- epithelial blistering, resulting in superficial vesicles or bullae that easily rupture, leading to ulceration of mucosal and/ or cutaneous sites. Lesions result from autoantibody binding to specific desmosomal proteins on the surface of the keratinocytes, resulting in loss of cell–cell adhesion, termed acantholysis(28).
Drug- induced pemphigus is well described in the literature (29), and associated drugs are grouped into three classes: thiols, phenols and non- thiols/non- phenols. The exact pathogenesis remains unclear, although studies have proposed several mechanisms which may account for the acantholysis(30, 31).
The sulfhydryl group in thiol drugs acts directly by biochemical modification of the antigens, leading to inhibition of aggregative enzymes of keratinocytes. This activates acantholytic enzymes and interferes with cell adhesion due to a thiol–cysteine bond formation rather than a cysteine– cysteine bond between cells. Acantholysis occurs in the absence of an autoimmune response. Additionally, the active thiol group may also bind to desmosomal proteins, producing an immuno­genic stimulus for autoantibody formation(28).
Phenol drugs stimulate keratinocytes to release proinflammatory cytokines, such as TNF- α and interleukin (IL)- 1, causing acantholysis via a different mechanism. These cytokines are also responsible for regulation and synthesis of complement and proteases which are implicated in the process of acantholysis(32).
Non- thiol/non- phenol drugs trigger intra- epithelial blistering in a variety of ways. Some stimu­late the formation of autoantibodies, while others cause alterations and overexpression of keratino­cyte target autoantigens. Some drugs potentiate an immune response by facilitating the release of plasminogen activators by keratinocytes(32).
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Table22.6  Drugs commonly associated withpemphigus.
Ampicillin Oxyphenbutazone Arsenic Penicillamine Benzylpenicillin Phenobarbital Captopril Phenylbutazone Cefadroxil Piroxicam Cephalexin Probenecid Diclofenac Procaine penicillin Gold Propranolol Interferon α Rifampicin Interleukin- 2
Source: Scully etal.(33)/with permission of International & American Associations for Dental Research.
Clinically, drug- induced oral pemphigus presents as fluid- filled vesicles and bullae that rupture quickly to form painful shallow ulcers. Drugs most commonly associated with this reaction are listed in Table22.6. Elimination of the offending drug will result in resolution of thecondition.
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22.3.4  Drug- Induced Pemphigoid
Bullous pemphigoid is the most common autoimmune vesiculobullous disease characterised by subepithelial blistering. These lesions eventually rupture and leave areas of ulceration. The condi­tion commonly affects the skin, although mucosal involvement may also occur.
The pathophysiology of drug- induced pemphigoid is unclear; however, there appears to be genetic susceptibility, with certain medications acting as triggers of disease(34). It is proposed that exposure to these medications leads to augmentation of the immune response or alterations in the antigenic properties of the epidermal basement membrane zone(35). Drugs may bind to mole­cules in the lamina lucida, thus acting as neoantigens and triggering the formation of anti­basement membrane zone antibodies(34, 36). It has also been hypothesised that drugs may cause structural changes in the cell surface exposing previously hidden epitopes which then stimulate an immune response(34, 37).
Similar to drug- induced pemphigus, medications that are known to trigger drug- induced pem­phigoid largely fall within three functional groups(38):
1) Thiol drugs
2) Phenol drugs
3) Non- thiol and non- phenol drugs
Many thiol drugs contain or release sulfhydryl groups within the precursors or the metabolite. These drugs are able to modify molecular structure, acting as haptens, or exposing previously hid­den epitopes. This results in anti- basement membrane zone antibody formation. In addition, metabolism of some thiol drugs may result in interactions between the sulfhydryl groups in des­mosomes, compromising the integrity of the junction between dermis and epidermis at the base­ment membrane zone(34, 39).
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Certain thiol medications, such as penicillamine, decrease regulatory T- cell activity, resulting in
increased production of autoantibodies directed against basement membrane zone antigens(39).
Phenol drugs, such as cephalosporins and aspirin, contain a phenyl group attached to a hydroxy group. These drugs have the ability to disrupt the basement membrane zone structure, uncovering hidden epitopes, and thus triggering the production of autoantibodies. Aspirin has been shown to act as a hapten, leading to changes in the antigenic properties of the lamina lucida. It can also trig­ger the formation of autoantibodies by attaching to target site on the cell surface(40).
Certain non- thiol and non- phenol drugs are also linked to the induction of pemphigoid. Drugs associated with pemphigoid are listed in Table22.7.
Clinically, the features of drug- induced bullous pemphigoid are varied, often leading to a delay in diagnosis. Affected patients are generally younger than those affected with idiopathic bullous
Table22.7  Drugs associated withpemphigoid.
Likely association Probably association Uncertain association
Alogliptin Actinomycin- D Aldesleukin Anagliptim Adalimumab Amantadine Aspirin Amoxicillin Amlodipine Biostim Ampicillin Anthralin D- Penicillamine Arsenic Azapropazone Enalapril Atezolizumab Captopril Erlotinib Bumetanide Dabrafenib Etanercept Celecoxib Dabrafenib Everolimus Cephalexin Doxepin Ibuprofen Chloroquine Enoxaparin Levofloxacin Ciprofloxacin Escitalopram Linagliptin Diclofenac Fluorouracil Nivolumab Durvalumab Flupenthixol Pembrolizumab Efalizumab Galantamine hydrobromide Phenacetin Fluoxetine Iodine Psoralens with UVA Gabapentin Mesalazine Rifampicin Friseofluvin Nifedipine Sirolimus Hydrochlorothiazide Omeprazole Sitagliptin Infliximab Risperidone Teneligliptin Lisinopril Sulfonamide Vildagliptin Metronidazole Valsartan
Penicillin Rosuvastatin Spironolactone Sulfasalazine Terbinafine
Source: Verheyden etal.(34)/MJS Publishing/CC BY- NC 4.0.
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pemphigoid. There are some histological differences between the two groups, with no specific antigens noted for drug- induced pemphigoid(40).
There appear to be two divergent clinical pathways. Some patients experience acute, self- limiting forms, with clear resolution associated with withdrawal of the offending drug. There is also a chronic form characterised by persistent clinical activity despite removal of the supposed medica­tion. This form usually requires prolonged medical intervention.
22.3.5  Drug- Induced Lupus Erythematosus (DILE)
DILE is a lupus- like immune- mediated condition that occurs with chronic exposure to certain drugs. It is common for DILE to manifest months to years after commencing drug therapy, and the condition resolves after cessation of the offending drug. Over 100 drugs from more than 10 differ­ent drug groups have been implicated in DILE. The two high- risk drugs are procainamide (20% risk of developing DILE) and hydralazine (5–8% risk)(41).
Three forms of DILE have been identified: systemic DILE, drug- induced subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (DISCLE) and chronic cutaneous DILE. The latter two may be combined under the term ‘drug- induced cutaneous lupus erythematosus’ (DICLE)(42).
Some forms of DILE can involve the skin of the face as well as the oral mucosa. Oral lesions appear as irregular tender areas of erythema, which sometimes ulcerate, and are surrounded by radiating white striations. The most common oral mucosal sites include the palate, buccal mucosa and gingiva.
Investigations into the pathophysiology of DILE have mainly focused on reactions to procaina­mide and hydralazine. Proposed pathogenic mechanisms include genetic predisposition, drug biotransformation and epigenetic dysregulation of immune cells(41).
Genetic risk factors include certain human leukocyte antigens (HLA) such as HLA- DR4, HLA- DR0301 and Complement C4 null allele (43). Slow acetylators with genetic deficiency of N- acetyltransferase are at a higher risk of DILE, especially if exposed to procainamide and hydralazine(44).
Inhibition of DNA methylation is another contributor to the development of DILE. Demethylation
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T cells incites autoreactivity by upregulating expression of the adhesion molecule LFA- 1. Autoreactive T cells interact with self- major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II molecules on B cells, causing increased autoantibody productions. This induces apoptosis of macrophages resulting in the release of highly antigenic apoptotic chromatin from the dying macrophages. This autoantibody production and release of the antigenic macrophage chromatin is thought to contrib­ute to the development of lupus- like autoimmunity(45).
Drugs that have been linked to DILE are listed in Table22.8.
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Table22.8  Drugs associated withlupus- like reactions.
Ethosuximide Methyldopa Procainamide Gold Para- amino salicylate Streptomycin Griseofulvin Penicillin Sulphonamides Hydralazine Phenytoin Tetracyclines Isoniazid Phenothiazines
Source: Scully etal.(33)/with permission of International & American Associations for Dental Research.
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