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Immediate hypersensitivity reaction to levetiracetam: a case report study.
- Source :
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Daru : journal of Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences [Daru] 2024 Jun; Vol. 32 (1), pp. 435-438. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Nov 02. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Background: Anticonvulsant drugs are one of the most common causes of delayed hypersensitivity reactions, such as drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). These reactions are more prevalent with aromatic anticonvulsant drugs such as phenytoin and carbamazepine. However, immediate hypersensitivity reactions such as urticaria, angioedema, and anaphylaxis with anticonvulsant drugs are rare. We describe a 51-year-old woman who developed spreading skin rashes on her wrists with urticaria and pruritus 24 h after receiving intravenous levetiracetam.<br />Conclusion: Clinicians should be aware of immediate hypersensitivity reactions with intravenous levetiracetam.<br /> (© 2023. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Tehran University of Medical Sciences.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2008-2231
- Volume :
- 32
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Daru : journal of Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 37914917
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s40199-023-00488-6