Vildagliptin-Associated Bullous Pemphigoid: A Case Report
Journal Title: Iranian journal of diabetes and obesity (IJDO) - Year 2024, Vol 16, Issue 2
Abstract
Objective: Bullous pemphigoid is a rare autoimmune skin disorder characterized by blistering, urticarial lesions, which are sometimes associated with adverse drug reactions. Vildagliptin is an oral anti-diabetic agent that selectively inhibits the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) enzyme. Materials and Methods: A 75-year-old female with a known case of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, hypertension, and hypothyroidism for the last 10 years presented with pruriginous tense bullous skin lesions over her both palms and soles. There was no mucosal involvement. Further interrogation revealed that she started taking Vildagliptin 5 days ago which was prescribed due to high levels of post-prandial blood sugar level despite already intake of Glimepiride-4 mg and Metformin-3 gm. Results: Vildagliptin was immediately advised to be stopped. She was treated with antihistamines, steroids, and conservative management which led to remission of the blisters. Conclusion: Vildagliptin is the probable causative drug for developing bullous pemphigoid skin lesion which shows temporal association in this case as other concomitant drugs has no direct correlation. Therefore physicians must be aware of this rare life-threatening side effect of this medicine and advice patients to visit the hospital even the slightest cutaneous manifestation. Bullous pemphigoid can result in fatal life-threatening conditions if not treated early.
Authors and Affiliations
Debanjan Roy,Gunjan Gayen,Sabnam Ara Begum,Sandip Ghosh,Sucheto Talukder,Arisha Sarkar,Shritama Aich,
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