Prevalence and risk factors for drug-induced cutaneous reactions among hospitalised patients: A retrospective study
Vineet Kumar Sahu1, Supriya Shakya2, Anshuli Trivedi3
1Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, People's College of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Abstract:
One of the most frequent adverse medication events seen in hospitalized patients is drug-induced cutaneous response (DICR). Hence, 143 inpatients that experienced dermatological symptoms as a result of pharmaceutical treatment were assessed in this retrospective investigation. Maculopapular rashes were the most common appearance and the two main medication classes implicated were antibiotics and anticonvulsants. There were notable correlations seen with advanced age, polypharmacy and a history of medication allergies. Early detection of high-risk profiles can improve patient safety and pharmacovigilance.
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