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Case Reports
. 2014 Mar-Apr;46(2):232-3.
doi: 10.4103/0253-7613.129332.

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis induced by piroxicam: a case report

Y Cherif  1 , Moez Jallouli  1 , M Mseddi  2 , H Turki  2 , Z Bahloul  1
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Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis induced by piroxicam: a case report

Y Cherif et al. Indian J Pharmacol. 2014 Mar-Apr.

Abstract

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is a severe adverse cutaneous reaction characterized by an acute episode of sterile pustules over erythematous-edematous skin. The main triggering drugs are antibiotics, mainly beta-lactam and macrolides. Non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs may rarely be responsible. We describe a case of a woman with AGEP, who presented with generalized pustulosis lesions after the use of piroxicam for renal colic. The diagnosis was confirmed by the clinical and histological correlations and the dermatosis resolved after withdrawal of the drug.

Keywords: Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis; adverse drug reactions; piroxicam; pustulosis.

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Multiple papules and pustules that coalesced to larger and scaly plaques
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