Acute eosinophilic pneumonia (AEP) is a rare inflammatory lung disorder characterised by a rapid onset of respiratory distress, fever and diffuse pulmonary infiltrates. The condition is marked by the ...

Daptomycin-induced eosinophilic pneumonia (DIEP) is an uncommon but serious adverse reaction associated with the administration of daptomycin, a cyclic lipopeptide antibiotic primarily used for ...

The FDA has notified healthcare professionals and patients about the potential for developing eosinophilic pneumonia while receiving the antibiotic Cubicin (daptomycin, from Cubist). An FDA review has ...