[Acute severe hypersensitivity reaction to salazopirin]

Gastroenterol Hepatol. 1997 Nov;20(9):446-8.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Sulphasalazine is the drug most widely used in intestinal inflammatory disease given its efficacy and low cost. Nonetheless, its administration is not lacking adverse effects. Two cases of severe hypersensitivity are herein described. Moreover, the diagnostic difficulties observed and their implication in the management of the underlying disease are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Conjunctival Diseases / chemically induced
  • Diarrhea / drug therapy
  • Drug Eruptions / etiology*
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Agents / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Jaundice / chemically induced
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / drug therapy
  • Sulfasalazine* / adverse effects

Substances

  • Gastrointestinal Agents
  • Sulfasalazine