Original Research ArticleInternational Journal of Research in Dermatology
Publication: A study on cutaneous adverse drug reactions in a tertiary care center in Rajnandgaon, Chattisgarh
Int J Res Dermatol. 2019;5(4):839-843.DOI10.18203/issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20194678
Abstract
Background Cutaneous reactions are one of the most common types of adverse drug reactions which may vary from mildly discomforting to those that are life-threatening.
Methods This prospective, observational study was done in the department of dermatology. Patients with suspected drug rash, of either sex or all age groups were included in the study.
Results A total of 114 patients were enrolled in the study. The most common presenting symptoms of cutaneous adverse drug reactions (CADRs) were itching, burning sensation and pigmentation with 61.31%, 13.87% and 10.22% respectively. A total of 21 different CADRs were observed. The common causative agents were of anti-microbial, nervous system and musculoskeletal class in both outdoor and indoor patients with 51 (37.22%), 21 (15.32%) and 25 (18.24%) respectively.
Conclusions The most common CADR observed in the study was antimicrobials and NSAIDs were the most common causative drugs.
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Affiliations
- Department of Dermatology, Late Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Medical College Rajnandgaon, Chattisgarh, India
- Department of Medicine, Chandulal memorial medical college, Durg, Chattisgarh, India
- Department of Research and Publication, Apex Heart Institute, Ahmadabad, Gujrat, India