Stevens-Johnson syndrome induced by phenytoin: a case report

Authors

  • Lalkota Prakash Bhanu Department of Pharmacy Practice, Adichunchanagiri Hospital and Research Centre B. G. Nagara, Nagamagala, Mandya, Karnataka, India
  • Kumara Swamy M. Department of Pharmacy Practice, Adichunchanagiri Hospital and Research Centre B. G. Nagara, Nagamagala, Mandya, Karnataka, India
  • Mohammed Nasiruddin Department of Pharmacy Practice, Adichunchanagiri Hospital and Research Centre B. G. Nagara, Nagamagala, Mandya, Karnataka, India
  • Naveen H. D. Department of Pharmacy Practice, Adichunchanagiri Hospital and Research Centre B. G. Nagara, Nagamagala, Mandya, Karnataka, India
  • Rajesh Venkataraman Department of Pharmacy Practice, Adichunchanagiri Hospital and Research Centre B. G. Nagara, Nagamagala, Mandya, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20164781

Keywords:

ADR, Anti-epileptics, Naranjo scale, Phenytoin, SJS

Abstract

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are rare (one to two per 10,00,00 population per year) but life threatening adverse drug reactions. Antiepileptic drugs-induced Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a life-threatening severe cutaneous adverse reaction, amongst anti-epileptics; carbamazepine and phenytoin are the major culprits. We report here a case of SJS due to phenytoin (CTC vs 2 Grade 3).

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Published

2016-12-24

How to Cite

Bhanu, L. P., M., K. S., Nasiruddin, M., H. D., N., & Venkataraman, R. (2016). Stevens-Johnson syndrome induced by phenytoin: a case report. International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 6(1), 208–210. https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20164781

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2017): January 2017

Section

Case Reports