Febuxostat induced Stevens Johnson syndrome: A case report
Jaspreet K Sidhu1, Deepti Chopra2
1Department of Pharmacology, Amrita School of Medicine, Faridabad, India.
The International Journal of Risk & Safety in Medicine
|February 20, 2025
Abstract
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Background: Febuxostat is a novel non-purine selective xanthine oxidase inhibitor with superior ability to lower serum urate levels than allopurinol.Case Report: We report a case of Stevens Johnson syndrome following febuxostat administration.Conclusion: This case report underlines the necessity of recognising this major mucocutaneous adverse reaction and the need for cautious medication usage.
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