Azithromycin Induced Stevens Johnson Syndrome ? A Rarity
Ashok Kumar1*, Rajnikant2 and Ravinder Pal Singh Rana3
Published: March 30, 2022
DOI: 10.55162/MCDS.01.017
Abstract
Sulfonamides, oxicam NSAIDs, allopurinol, aromatic anticonvulsants and anti-HIV drugs like nevirapine are all known to cause Stevens Johnson Syndrome. The severity of condition is determined by the amount of bodily surface area it affect and is called Stevens Johnson Syndrome(SJS)/Toxic Epidermal NecrolysisTEN or TEN in the appropriate case. SJS is treated by discontinuation of the causative medication, systemic steroids and supportive care. SJS as a result of azithromycin is a very uncommon event thus, we report on one such case which was successfully managed at our hospital.