Delayed hypersensitivity to diltiazem in two patients

Ann Allergy. 1992 Jul;69(1):31-2.

Abstract

We report two cases of cutaneous adverse reactions during treatment with diltiazem. Both patients developed wide-spread, pruriginous, erythematous, maculopapular eruptions with fever and facial angioedema, 48 to 72 hours after starting diltiazem. Delayed hypersensitivity to diltiazem was suspected and the diagnosis was confirmed by skin patch tests followed by cutaneous biopsy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Biopsy
  • Diltiazem / adverse effects*
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / diagnosis
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Hypersensitivity, Delayed / chemically induced*
  • Hypersensitivity, Delayed / diagnosis
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Skin / pathology
  • Skin Tests

Substances

  • Diltiazem