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A Singular Case Analysis: Lamotrigine-Associated Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.
Albin Joshi1, Anjula Palikhe1, Santosh Acharya2
1Department of Pharmacy, KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Imadol, Lalitpur, Nepal.
Case Reports in Critical Care
|December 4, 2024
Summary
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are severe drug reactions. Early identification and withdrawal of lamotrigine, alongside prompt supportive care, led to significant patient improvement.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Dermatology
- Immunology
Background:
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are severe, immune-mediated hypersensitivity reactions.
- These reactions are frequently associated with adverse drug effects, with reported cases in Nepal.
- Lamotrigine is a known causative agent for SJS/TEN.
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