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Mefenamic acid-induced bullous pemphigoid.

A N Shepherd, J Ferguson, M Bewick

    Postgraduate Medical Journal
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    Mefenamic acid use in a 52-year-old man triggered bullous pemphigoid, hemolytic anemia, and diarrhea. Symptoms resolved after discontinuing the drug, suggesting mefenamic acid as a potential cause.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Hematology
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Mefenamic acid is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used for pain relief.
    • Drug-induced adverse reactions can manifest across various organ systems.
    • Bullous pemphigoid is a rare autoimmune blistering disease.

    Observation:

    • A 52-year-old male patient presented with a constellation of symptoms including bullous pemphigoid, Coombs' positive hemolytic anemia, and diarrhea.
    • These symptoms emerged concurrently with the initiation of mefenamic acid therapy.
    • The patient's clinical condition showed significant improvement upon cessation of mefenamic acid.

    Findings:

    • The adverse events, including bullous pemphigoid, hemolytic anemia, and diarrhea, were directly attributable to mefenamic acid.
    • Discontinuation of mefenamic acid led to the resolution of all reported symptoms.
    • This case provides evidence linking mefenamic acid to the induction of bullous pemphigoid and other adverse reactions.

    Implications:

    • Mefenamic acid should be recognized as a potential causative agent for drug-induced bullous pemphigoid.
    • Clinicians should consider mefenamic acid in the differential diagnosis for patients presenting with bullous pemphigoid, hemolytic anemia, and diarrhea.
    • Further investigation into the mechanisms of NSAID-induced autoimmunity is warranted.

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