MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Eosinophilic pleural effusion is usually seen with drugs like nitrofurantoin, dantrolene, bromocriptine, valproic acid, isotretionin, prophythiouracil and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors.

Detailed explanation-2: -To conclude, pravastatin along with simvastatin, and possibly other statins, must be considered as a cause of pleural effusion of indeterminate aetiology.

Detailed explanation-3: -Management and Treatment Diuretics and other heart failure medications are used to treat pleural effusion caused by congestive heart failure or other medical causes. A malignant effusion may also require treatment with chemotherapy, radiation therapy or a medication infusion within the chest.

Detailed explanation-4: -Transudative pleural effusion is caused by fluid leaking into the pleural space. This is from increased pressure in the blood vessels or a low blood protein count. Heart failure is the most common cause.