Diclofenac Induced Urticarial Angioedema : A Case Report
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 5
Abstract
NSAIDs are the most commonly used drugs in the treatment of pain of different types. Aspirin, Ibuprofen and diclofenac are the most common NSAIDS associated with angioedema. Angioedema is a rare adverse effect occurring with an incidence of 0.1 to 0.3 % 1 and incidence increases with age. Early recognition and discontinuation of the drug is important. Anti-histamines and corticosteroids are used in the management of urticarial angioedema.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Mary Rohini . P, Dr. Shashidhar Reddy, Dr. Prasanna . V, Dr. Sangeeth Kumar . K, Dr. Jagadish . L
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