Toxic epidermal necrolysis associated with pentazocine therapy and severe reversible renal failure |
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| Authors: | JOHN A. A. HUNTER ALEX M. DAVISON |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Dermatology, University of Edinburgh and Medical Renal Unit, The Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh |
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| Abstract: | A 62-year-old man developed toxic epidermal necrolysis 8 days after starting treatment with pentazocine. Fluid loss through the skin caused severe uraemia (blood urea 420 mg/100 ml) which was rapidly reversible after prompt parenteral fluid and electrolyte replacement. |
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