Abstract | OBJECTIVE: CASE SUMMARY: DISCUSSION: CONCLUSIONS: While dapsone is traditionally used for the treatment of leprosy and dermatitis herpetiformis, its use for PCP prophylaxis, malaria, brown recluse spider bites, and acne is not uncommon. Pancreatitis is an uncommon adverse effect of dapsone, and greater awareness of this association will prompt a high index of suspicion in an appropriate clinical setting. Further reporting of cases and clinical research of drug-induced pancreatitis is indicated.
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Authors | Shivkumar H Jha, Jyothi A Reddy, Jatin K Dave |
Journal | The Annals of pharmacotherapy
(Ann Pharmacother)
Vol. 37
Issue 10
Pg. 1438-40
(Oct 2003)
ISSN: 1060-0280 [Print] United States |
PMID | 14519046
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Cimetidine
- Dapsone
- Meperidine
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Topics |
- Aged
- Cimetidine
- Dapsone
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Dermatitis Herpetiformis
(complications, diagnosis, drug therapy)
- Humans
- Male
- Meperidine
- Pancreatitis
(chemically induced, complications)
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