Acute Encephalomyelitis Syndromes Associated with H1N1 Influenza Vaccinations; Erythema Multiforme Secondary to H1N1 Vaccine; Cytolytic Hepatitis Possibly Related to Oral Contraceptives; Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) Syndrome Associated with Lamotrigine: First Report; Behavioral Disinhibition with Baclofen; Minoxidil-Induced Trichostasis Spinulosa of Terminal Hair; Delayed-Onset Mirtazapine-Related Leukopenia

March 2011 in “ Hospital Pharmacy ”

Joel Shuster

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TLDR Various medications and vaccines can cause serious side effects.

The document discussed various adverse drug reactions (ADRs) associated with different medications and vaccines, aiming to raise awareness, suggest prevention methods, and encourage reporting to the FDA's MedWatch program. Specific cases included acute encephalomyelitis syndromes linked to H1N1 influenza vaccinations, erythema multiforme secondary to the H1N1 vaccine, cytolytic hepatitis potentially related to oral contraceptives, and DRESS syndrome associated with lamotrigine. Additionally, it reported behavioral disinhibition with baclofen, minoxidil-induced trichostasis spinulosa of terminal hair, and delayed-onset mirtazapine-related leukopenia. The feature was provided by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices in cooperation with the FDA and Temple University School of Pharmacy.

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research Minoxidil-Induced Trichostasis Spinulosa of Terminal Hair

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Minoxidil use can cause trichostasis spinulosa in long-term hair loss patients.

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