Piroxicam induced Stevens-Johnson syndrome

J Dermatol. 1995 Sep;22(9):677-80. doi: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.1995.tb03897.x.

Abstract

Stevens-Johnson syndrome in a 63-year-old Japanese woman is described. Oral provocation test revealed the causative agent to be piroxicam.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / adverse effects*
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Japan
  • Methylprednisolone / administration & dosage
  • Methylprednisolone / therapeutic use
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteoarthritis / drug therapy
  • Piroxicam / adverse effects*
  • Piroxicam / therapeutic use
  • Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / chemically induced*
  • Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / drug therapy

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Piroxicam
  • Methylprednisolone