| Autor: |
Smith EV; Dermatology, Singleton Hospital, Sketty Lane, Swansea SA2 8QA, UK. dremmasmith@doctors.org.uk, Shipley DR |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Zdroj: |
Age and ageing [Age Ageing] 2010 May; Vol. 39 (3), pp. 401-3. Date of Electronic Publication: 2010 Mar 17. |
| DOI: |
10.1093/ageing/afq026 |
| Abstrakt: |
Strontium ranelate is a relatively new drug used as a second-line treatment for osteoporosis, often targeted at older patients. It is known to cause skin rash and rarely drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, but there are no reports of exfoliative dermatitis as a reaction in the literature. We present the first two cases of this adverse effect of the drug, combined with eosinophilia but no systemic symptoms. We illustrate the significant morbidity involved and use of systemic steroid treatment required, highlighting the need for awareness of this reaction in medical and particularly in elderly care communities. |
| Databáze: |
MEDLINE |
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