Aspirin induced fixed drug eruptions: a case report

Authors

  • Rama R. Bhosale Department of Pharmacology, Govt. Medical College, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
  • Pradeep S. Bodke Department of Psychiatry, Govt. Medical College, Latur, Maharashtra, India
  • Manik S. Ghadlinge Department of Pharmacology, Govt. Medical College, Nanded, Maharashtra, India
  • Rakhamaji D. Chandane Department of Pharmacology, Govt. Medical College, Akola, Maharashtra, India

Keywords:

Adverse drug reaction, Aspirin, Drug eruption

Abstract

Fixed drug eruptions are common cutaneous adverse drug reactions, commonly caused by anticonvulsants, antibiotics and analgesics. Here, we report a case of a 27-year-old male of fixed drug eruptions due to Aspirin which was used in treatment of headache.

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Published

2017-01-30

How to Cite

Bhosale, R. R., Bodke, P. S., Ghadlinge, M. S., & Chandane, R. D. (2017). Aspirin induced fixed drug eruptions: a case report. International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 2(2), 220–221. Retrieved from https://www.ijbcp.com/index.php/ijbcp/article/view/1240

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2013): March-April 2013

Section

Case Reports