Publication: Nimesulide-induced Erythema Multiforme Major: A Case Report
Date
2024
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Nepal Medical Association
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Erythema Multiforme Major (EMM) is a rare hypersensitivity reaction that primarily affects the skin and mucosa, typically self-limiting. This case discusses a patient who developed severe EMM lesions after consuming nimesulide, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), for abdominal discomfort. Patient was admitted to the hospital, the drug was discontinued, and supportive measures such as pain management and fluid replacement were initiated. This case, being the first to identify nimesulide as a possible trigger for EMM, aims to contribute to the growing body of knowledge on this topic. It emphasizes the need for vigilance and swift intervention for unusual drug reactions.
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Agnimshwor Dahal
Nepal Intensive Care Research Foundation, Kathmandu, 44600, Nepal
Prakash Dhungel
Patan Academy of Health Sciences – School of Medicine (PAHS-SOM), Lalitpur, 44700, Nepal
Astha Thapa
Shahid Dharmabhakta Transplant Center, Bhaktpur, Nepal
Jeevan Gyawali
Patan Academy of Health Sciences – School of Medicine (PAHS-SOM), Lalitpur, 44700, Nepal
Amin Shah
Patan Academy of Health Sciences – School of Medicine (PAHS-SOM), Lalitpur, 44700, Nepal
Pujan Khadgi
Nepal Medical College, Kathmandu, 44600, Nepal
Bhim Chauhan
Patan Academy of Health Sciences – School of Medicine (PAHS-SOM), Lalitpur, 44700, Nepal
Prashanna Dip Karki
National Trauma Center, Kathmandu, 44600, Nepal
Nistha Shahi
Karnali Province Hospital, Surkhet, Nepal