Spontaneous Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reaction Reports: An Analysis of a 10-Year Dataset in Singapore

March 2019 in “ Pharmacology Research & Perspectives ”

Si Xian Wong, Mun Yee Tham, Chee Leok Goh, Han Hui Cheong, Sui Yung Chan

cutaneous adverse drug reaction rash angioedema nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs NSAIDs antibiotics iohexol antiepileptics allopurinol Stevens-Johnson syndrome toxic epidermal necrolysis SJS TEN severe cutaneous adverse reactions SCARs pharmacogenetics skin reaction

Studysummary This study analyzed CADR reports in Singapore, finding nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, and iohexol frequently associated with serious skin reactions like rash and angioedema, with trends varying by demographics.

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