Open AccessNAPROXEN INDUCED ERYTHEMA MULTIFORME-A RARE CASE REPORT
Author(s) -
P Keerthana,
K N Anila,
Reshma Reji
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
international journal of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences/international journal of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2656-0097
pISSN - 0975-1491
DOI - 10.22159/ijpps.2017v9i3.14903
Subject(s) - erythema multiforme , medicine , dermatology , naproxen , carbamazepine , blisters , hypersensitivity reaction , erythema , drug , surgery , epilepsy , pharmacology , pathology , immunology , alternative medicine , psychiatry
Erythema multiforme (EM) is a hypersensitivity reaction characterized by varying degrees of blisters and ulcerations. We report a case of 4 y old girl child born for Non-custodial parents who has a history of seizures and a known case of carbamazepine-induced SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) when treated with anti-inflammatory drugs developed EM. The offending drug was identified and withdrawn. Steroid was given as a part of symptomatic treatment. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are one of the most commonly prescribed groups of drugs for a variety of indications. The patient gradually improved and got discharged.