Bali Dermatology Venereology and Aesthetic Journal
BDVJ - Vol. 2 No. 1 (June 2019)

Steven johnson syndrome induce by carbamazepine in epileptic patient: a case report

Nyoman Yoga Maya Pramita (Unknown)
Prima Saraswati Sanjiwani Sudarsa (Unknown)
Ratih Purnamasari Nukana (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Nov 2022

Abstract

Introduction: Steven Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is life-threatening skin reaction, it is a mucocutaneous disorder induced by immune complex-mediated hypersensitivity reaction. Most frequent offending agents are antibiotic, antiretroviral and aromatic anticonvulsants. Problems arise when these drugs are required for long-term use and necessary for several health conditions. These case series aim to describe SJS and provide replacement therapy especially inpatient with epilepsy. Case report: A 37 years old female was consulted from neurology department with chief complaints an erythematous rash on her chest, back upper and lower extremities accompanied with fever, the patient also complaint erosions on her lips. She had history of seizure and was prescribe Carbamazepine. Carbamazepine was replaced and patient treated with dexamethasone intravenously. After 1 week of admitted there is an improvement. Conclusion: Steven Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a life-threatening disease, the replacement of the suspected drugs and appropriate therapy can improve the prognosis of patient.

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Journal Info

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balidv

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Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

Description

Bali Dermatology Venereology and Aesthetic Journal is an open access; peer-reviewed journal aiming to communicate high-quality research articles, reviews, and general articles in the Dermatology, Venereology and Aesthetic field. The Journal aims to bridge and integrate the intellectual, ...