Nimesulide induced Stevens Johnson syndrome (SJS); managed successfully with combined approach of steroids, intravenous immunoglobulin and placentrex gel: A case report

Nimesulide induced Stevens Johnson syndrome (SJS); managed successfully with combined approach of steroids, intravenous immunoglobulin and placentrex gel: A case report

There is a high mortality rate in Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and it ranges between 5%-15%. At present, there is no definite consensus regarding treatment in SJS although the effectiveness of intravenous immunoglobulin’s (IVIg) and immunosuppressive like cyclosporine have generated new hopes in t...

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Main Authors: Rakesh Tilak Raj, Baljinder Kaur, Krishan Kumar Lochan, Rakesh Kumar Bahl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Our Dermatology Online 2014-10-01
Series:Nasza Dermatologia Online
Subjects:
Severe Cutaneous adverse drug reactions (SCAR)
Placentrex; Corticosteroids
Immunoglobulin’s
SCORTEN Index
Naranjo’s ADR probability Scale
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