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Erythema multiforme and hypersensitivity myocarditis caused by ampicillin
1Kipper Institute of Allergy and Immunology Children's Medical Center of Israel, Beilinson Medical Campus, Petah Tiqva.
The Annals of Pharmacotherapy
|June 1, 1994
Summary
Ampicillin can cause a severe allergic reaction, leading to erythema multiforme and hypersensitivity myocarditis. A positive macrophage-migration inhibition test confirmed ampicillin sensitivity in this case.
Area of Science:
- Allergy and Immunology
- Cardiology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Ampicillin, a penicillin-class antibiotic, is widely used but can cause adverse drug reactions.
- Hypersensitivity myocarditis and erythema multiforme are rare but serious potential side effects.