Metolazone Induced Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS)
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 5
Abstract
Stevens Johnson Syndrome (Sjs) Is Characterized By Hemorrhagic Erosions, Erythema And Often Presents As Blisters And Detachment Of The Epidermis Because Of Necrosis. It Is A Type Iv Hypersensitivity Reaction Secondary To Medication Or Infection. Drugs Like Allopurinol, Carbamazepine, Aminopenicillins, Oxicam-Type Of Nsaids, Etc Are At High Risk Of Causing Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. Metolazone,Is A Long Acting Thiazide Like Diuretic. It Potentiates The Action Of Furesomide. Metalozone Induced Sjs Is Rarely Reported.. We Report A Rare Case Of Metolazone Induced Sjs In A 58 Year Old Male Patient.
Authors and Affiliations
Ritesh Gupta, Sourya Acharya, Jahanbi Bhagwati, Amit Baheti, Simran Kaur Bains
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