case report on metronidazole induced rash

  • Dr.Allu Hari Krishna Associate Professor in Avanthi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cherukupally, Vizianagaram.
  • Mahesh Pavan.Kontheti Student of Avanthi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cherukupally, Vizianagaram.
  • B.Navya Deepika Student of Avanthi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cherukupally, Vizianagaram
  • V.Upajna Student of Avanthi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cherukupally, Vizianagaram.

Abstract

Metronidazole is a synthetic nitroimidazole. It acts by disruption of DNA and inhibition of nucleic acid synthesis. Hypersensitivity reactions, including urticaria, pruritus, erythematous rash, and flushing have been reported; however, the frequency of reactions is not known. This is a case report of 7 year old female Child patient who was admitted in paediatric ward in King George Hospital, Visakhapatnam with a chief complaint of fever with vomiting and loose stools since 7 days. On the 2nd day of her treatment, she developed rashes and facial flushing associated with redness of face. Metronidazole was stopped after 3 days of appearance of these complaints so we suspect that it is a condition of metronidazole induced rash. Physician must suspect if such reactions occur during the treatment with metronidazole and must cautiously evaluate such drug-associated rashes.

Keywords: Metronidazole, rash, adverse drug reaction.

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27-03-2020
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Allu HK, kontheti mahesh pavan, B ND, V U. case report on metronidazole induced rash. World Journal of Current Med and Pharm Research [Internet]. 2020Mar.27 [cited 2024Dec.6];2(2):94-5. Available from: https://wjcmpr.com/index.php/journal/article/view/94
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