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This is a list of drugs and substances that are known or suspected to cause Stevens–Johnson syndrome This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources .
The diagnosis of Stevens–Johnson syndrome is based on involvement of less than 10% of the skin. [2] It is known as TEN when more than 30% of the skin is involved and considered an intermediate form when 10–30% is involved. [3] SJS/TEN reactions are believed to follow a type IV hypersensitivity mechanism. [7]
Common side effects include rash, nausea, headache, feeling tired, and trouble sleeping. [1] Some of the rashes may be serious such as Stevens–Johnson syndrome. [1] Other serious side effects include depression, thoughts of suicide, liver problems, and seizures. [1] It is not safe for use during pregnancy. [1]
The hypersensitivity syndrome is characterized by a rash that is initially rash that appears similar to measles (morbilliform). [2]: 118 The rash may also be one of the potentially lethal severe cutaneous adverse reactions, the DRESS syndrome, Stevens–Johnson syndrome, or toxic epidermal necrolysis.
Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, rash, and headache. [7] Severe side effects may include liver problems, heart failure, Stevens–Johnson syndrome and allergic reactions including anaphylaxis. [7] It is unclear if use during pregnancy or breastfeeding is safe. [1] It is in the triazole family of medications. [7]
Rare but serious adverse effects that may occur as a result of moxifloxacin therapy include irreversible peripheral neuropathy, spontaneous tendon rupture and tendonitis, [30] hepatitis, psychiatric effects (hallucinations, depression), torsades de pointes, Stevens–Johnson syndrome and Clostridioides difficile-associated disease, [31] and ...
Below Deck Mediterranean‘s Kyle Viljoen is on the mend following a week-long health scare and a Stevens-Johnson Syndrome diagnosis. “Late Sunday night was the start to a scary ride for [my ...
Common side effects of amifostine include hypocalcemia, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, sneezing, somnolence, and hiccups. Serious side effects include: hypotension (found in 62% of patients), erythema multiforme , Stevens–Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis , immune hypersensitivity syndrome, erythroderma , anaphylaxis , and loss of ...