Localized bullous eruptions away from infusion site due to intravenous acyclovir administration in a child.

Gurkan A., Erkek N., Senel S.

Indian journal of pharmacology, cilt.44, ss.126-8, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 44
  • Basım Tarihi: 2012
  • Doi Numarası: 10.4103/0253-7613.91885
  • Dergi Adı: Indian journal of pharmacology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.126-8
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Acyclovir, adverse effect, bullous eruption, child, SECONDARY
  • Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Acyclovir is an antiviral agent against herpes virus. Its local adverse effects are common and typically consist of inflammation or phlebitis at the site of intravenous infusion. Here we present a child with bullous eruptions away from infusion site due to acyclovir administration. It is exceptionally rare with only one adult case has been reported to date.