Open AccessAntihypertensives in dermatology Part II - Cutaneous adverse reactions to antihypertensives
Author(s) -
P S S Ranugha,
Jayadev Betkerur
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.514
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 0973-3922
pISSN - 0378-6323
DOI - 10.4103/ijdvl.ijdvl_992_16
Subject(s) - drug reaction , medicine , incidence (geometry) , dermatology , adverse effect , skin reaction , intensive care medicine , drug , pharmacology , physics , optics
Antihypertensive drugs are prescribed frequently and can cause cutaneous adverse reactions. The exact incidence and frequency of these reactions are unknown. Multiple antihypertensive drug consumption has contributed to a substantial increase in the number of cutaneous adverse reactions to them. Thus, there is a need for dermatologists and physicians to be aware of the wide range of available antihypertensives and the type of reactions that can be expected. This review article focuses on the various clinical presentations that have been implicated or associated with them. The diagnosis and management have been discussed in brief.