A rare case of Colistin induced maculopapular rash

Approximately 2–3% of hospitalized patients are known to experience an adverse drug reaction (ADR). Dermatologic ADRs account for 10–30% of ADRs, and are commonly reported to be associated with antibiotic use. The classes of antibiotics most commonly reported to cause cutaneous reactions are the pe...

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Main Authors: Mandalapu Laasya, Ann V Kuruvilla
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Language:English
Published: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 2020-08-01
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Online Access:https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/12148
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description Approximately 2–3% of hospitalized patients are known to experience an adverse drug reaction (ADR). Dermatologic ADRs account for 10–30% of ADRs, and are commonly reported to be associated with antibiotic use. The classes of antibiotics most commonly reported to cause cutaneous reactions are the penicillins, cephalosporins, and fluoroquinolones. Polymyxin E is known to cause such reactions, but rarely. Here, we report a case of a colistin- induced maculopapular rash in an 84-year-old male. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of colistin-induced maculopapular rash to be reported in India.
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spelling doaj-art-52aeffc419fc4b66af22b4b0d44a72532025-08-20T02:57:01ZengThe Journal of Infection in Developing CountriesJournal of Infection in Developing Countries1972-26802020-08-01140810.3855/jidc.12148A rare case of Colistin induced maculopapular rashMandalapu Laasya0Ann V Kuruvilla1Department of Pharmacy Practice, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSSAHER Mysuru, Karnataka, IndiaDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSSAHER Mysuru, Karnataka, India Approximately 2–3% of hospitalized patients are known to experience an adverse drug reaction (ADR). Dermatologic ADRs account for 10–30% of ADRs, and are commonly reported to be associated with antibiotic use. The classes of antibiotics most commonly reported to cause cutaneous reactions are the penicillins, cephalosporins, and fluoroquinolones. Polymyxin E is known to cause such reactions, but rarely. Here, we report a case of a colistin- induced maculopapular rash in an 84-year-old male. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of colistin-induced maculopapular rash to be reported in India. https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/12148Maculopapular rashetiologycolistin
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A rare case of Colistin induced maculopapular rash
Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
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etiology
colistin
title A rare case of Colistin induced maculopapular rash
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etiology
colistin
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