Drug-induced lupus - Altmeyers Encyclopedia - Department Internal medicine

Definition
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Drug-induced lupus erythematosus" or "drug-induced LE" (DILE) describes a lupus-like syndrome that is associated with the use of medication and regresses after the drug is discontinued. Drug-induced lupus erythematosus (DILE) is a lupus-like autoimmune disease that usually occurs with chronic exposure to certain medications (months to years) and resolves after discontinuation of the triggering medication. For further information see below. Drug-induced lupus erythematosus.