Pregabalin hypersensitivity in a patient treated for postherpetic neuralgia |
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| Authors: | Arvind Bamanikar Swati Dhobale Suneet Lokwani |
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| Institution: | Department of Medicine, Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Center, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India |
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| Abstract: | Drug hypersensitivity syndrome is characterized by fever, skin rash and internal organ involvement. It is commonly seen with aromatic group of anticonvulsants viz. phenytoin, carbamazepine and phenobarbitone. Here, we report a case of hypersensitivity reaction to pregabalin, used for treating postherpetic neuralgia.KEY WORDS: Drug hypersensitivity, liver enzymes, Naranjo scale, pregabalin |
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