Open AccessAnalysis of severity and preventability in patients of—Toxic epidermal necrolysis—A case series
Author(s) -
Ciddhavaduta Deepa Latha,
Kalaiselvan Vivekanandan,
Midde Madhavi Latha,
Baloju Deepika
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3145
Subject(s) - toxic epidermal necrolysis , medicine , medical prescription , drug , drug reaction , antibiotics , intensive care medicine , dermatology , pediatrics , psychiatry , pharmacology , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
SJS‐TEN is life‐threatening autoimmune disorder triggered due to drugs such as analgesics, antibiotics, anticonvulsants, and antipsychotics. This report provides awareness to the Clinicians regarding prescription of drugs which cause SJS‐TEN. Among young females of 20‐40 years, screening for previous history, issuing drug alert cards, and preventing OTC prescriptions decreases mortality.