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Einstein (S?o Paulo) 2008
Skin reactions probably attributed to the use of phenytoin and vancomycinKeywords: Chemical reactions , Hypersensitivity , Pharmaceutical preparations/adverse effects , Skin diseases , Phenytoin/adverse effects , Vancomycin/adverse effects , Case reports Abstract: Cutaneous reactions are the most common adverse events attributed to medications. Stevens-Johnson syndrome or erythema multiforme is a severe and acute reaction determined by medications, especially aspirin, phenytoin, and vancomycin. The authors report the case of a 36-year-old woman who developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome and three cases of patients who developed skin rash after receiving phenytoin and vancomycin.
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