Back Drug-induced secondary diseases (iatrogenic disorders) 21 Feb, 2026

🧴 1️⃣ Drugs Causing Lichenoid Eruption (Like Metoprolol)

  • Beta blockers (Metoprolol, Propranolol, Atenolol)

  • ACE inhibitors

  • Thiazides

  • NSAIDs

  • Antimalarials (Chloroquine)

  • Gold salts

  • Penicillamine

  • Lithium


🌞 2️⃣ Drug-Induced Lupus

  • Hydralazine

  • Procainamide

  • Isoniazid

  • Minocycline

  • Methyldopa

  • TNF-alpha inhibitors


🧬 3️⃣ Drug-Induced Psoriasis

  • Beta blockers

  • Lithium

  • Antimalarials

  • NSAIDs

  • Interferon


💓 4️⃣ Drug-Induced Bradycardia

  • Beta blockers

  • Verapamil

  • Diltiazem

  • Digoxin

  • Amiodarone


❤️ 5️⃣ Drug-Induced Tachycardia

  • Nifedipine

  • Hydralazine

  • Atropine

  • Salbutamol

  • Thyroxine


🍬 6️⃣ Drug-Induced Diabetes / Hyperglycemia

  • Steroids

  • Thiazides

  • Beta blockers (mask symptoms)

  • Atypical antipsychotics (Olanzapine)

  • Tacrolimus


🩸 7️⃣ Drug-Induced Hypoglycemia

  • Insulin

  • Sulfonylureas

  • Beta blockers (mask warning signs)


🦴 8️⃣ Drug-Induced Osteoporosis

  • Steroids

  • Heparin

  • Antiepileptics (Phenytoin)

  • Aromatase inhibitors


🧠 9️⃣ Drug-Induced Depression

  • Beta blockers

  • Isotretinoin

  • Interferon

  • Steroids


👨‍🦲 🔟 Drug-Induced Hair Loss

  • Chemotherapy

  • Beta blockers

  • Retinoids

  • Anticoagulants

  • Valproate


🫁 1️⃣1️⃣ Drug-Induced Pulmonary Fibrosis

  • Amiodarone

  • Bleomycin

  • Methotrexate

  • Nitrofurantoin


🧂 1️⃣2️⃣ Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia

  • ACE inhibitors

  • ARBs

  • Spironolactone

  • NSAIDs


🧴 1️⃣3️⃣ Drug-Induced Gingival Hyperplasia

  • Phenytoin

  • Nifedipine

  • Cyclosporine


🧠 1️⃣4️⃣ Drug-Induced Parkinsonism

  • Antipsychotics

  • Metoclopramide

  • Reserpine


🧴 1️⃣5️⃣ Drug-Induced Photosensitivity

  • Doxycycline

  • Thiazides

  • Amiodarone

  • Sulfonamides


🩸 1️⃣6️⃣ Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia

  • Heparin (HIT)

  • Quinine

  • Sulfa drugs

  • Linezolid


🧠 1️⃣7️⃣ Drug-Induced SIADH

  • Carbamazepine

  • SSRIs

  • Cyclophosphamide


🧪 1️⃣8️⃣ Drug-Induced Gynecomastia

  • Spironolactone

  • Cimetidine

  • Finasteride

  • Ketoconazole


💀 1️⃣9️⃣ Drug-Induced Stevens–Johnson Syndrome

  • Sulfonamides

  • Carbamazepine

  • Phenytoin

  • Allopurinol

  • Lamotrigine


🧠 2️⃣0️⃣ Drug-Induced QT Prolongation

  • Macrolides

  • Fluoroquinolones

  • Antipsychotics

  • Methadone

  • Amiodarone


🎯 Clinical Rule to Remember

When a new disease appears, always ask:

  1. Any drug started in last 6 months?

  2. Any dose change?

  3. Is this a known adverse effect?

👉 20–30% dermatology conditions in elderly are drug induced.