Cefditoren pivoxil induced toxic epidermal necrolysis: a case report

Authors

  • Amarthya S. Racha G. Pulla Reddy College of Pharmacy, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
  • P. Ashwani Department of Dermatology and Cosmetology, AIG Hospitals, Telangana, India
  • Polevoina Swarnalatha G. Pulla Reddy College of Pharmacy, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20232550

Keywords:

Cefditoren pivoxil, Erythema multiforme, Steroids, Toxic epidermal necrolysis

Abstract

Cutaneous adverse drug reactions vary in severity, from mild erythematous skin lesions to life-threatening toxic epidermal necrolysis. Antiepileptics, antipsychotics, antimicrobials, and diuretics are associated with these adverse reactions. We report a case of cefditoren pivoxil-induced toxic epidermal necrolysis in a 46-year-old Indian woman who presented initially with a maculopapular rash that eventually progressed to steroid-refractory toxic epidermal necrolysis. The patient succumbed to her illness on day 33 of the index rash following septic shock.

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2023-08-24

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Racha, A. S., Ashwani, P., & Swarnalatha, P. (2023). Cefditoren pivoxil induced toxic epidermal necrolysis: a case report. International Journal of Research in Dermatology, 9(5), 307–310. https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20232550