
Development of acrocyanosis associated with pain and increased creatinine level in histoplasmosis patient: Medication therapy
Author(s) -
Yadhav Chittiboyena Sai Chaitanya,
Elumalai Karthikeyan,
Nishad Shaik Sana,
Sivannan Srinivasan,
Srinivasan Sivaneswari
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
aging medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2475-0360
DOI - 10.1002/agm2.12039
Subject(s) - histoplasmosis , medicine , creatinine , dermatology
Amphotericin B is a potential anti‐fungal antibiotic; it is a polyene and shows action on many species of fungi. It is mainly used in life‐ threatening fungal infections and has evidence of producing nephrotoxicity when used in high doses; hence its use is limited. It also shows many dose‐dependent adverse effects; allergic reactions, nausea and vomiting, and an imbalance in electrolytes are other adverse reactions. We report a case of development of acrocyanosis and increased serum creatinine levels on the use of amphotericin B. We describe the rare complications and evaluate the risk factors. Anisodamine was used to treat the acrocyanosis and pain.