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Anticonvulsant drug hypersensitivity syndrome
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Source
Sudanese Journal of Dermatology
Issue
Vol. 4, Issue 1 (30 Apr. 2006), pp.35-39, 5 p.
Publisher
Sudanese Association of Dermatologists
Publication Date
2006-04-30
Country of Publication
Sudan
No. of Pages
5
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Topics
Abstract EN
Anticonvulsant drug hypersensitivity syndrome (AHS) is a severe, life-threatening adverse drug reaction.
AHS is a cutaneous eruption associated with the aromatic anticonvulsant drugs : carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital and lamotrigine.
The clinical picture of AHS is characterized by a triad of fever, skin rash and internal organs involvement.
The management is by prompt withdrawal of the offending drug and supportive measures (pain relief, antipyretics, skin care …).
Systemic corticosteroids use is controversial.
Its use is suggested only when there is severe internal organs involvement.
At the end of this review we presented our experience with two cases of AHS (photos are added), both developed the condition after use of carbamazepine.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shamad, Mahdi M. A.. 2006. Anticonvulsant drug hypersensitivity syndrome. Sudanese Journal of Dermatology،Vol. 4, no. 1, pp.35-39.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shamad, Mahdi M. A.. Anticonvulsant drug hypersensitivity syndrome. Sudanese Journal of Dermatology Vol. 4, no. 1 (Apr. 2006), pp.35-39.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-282685
American Medical Association (AMA)
Shamad, Mahdi M. A.. Anticonvulsant drug hypersensitivity syndrome. Sudanese Journal of Dermatology. 2006. Vol. 4, no. 1, pp.35-39.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-282685
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 38-39
Record ID
BIM-282685