Phenytoin Induced Anaphylaxis: a Case Report Fenitoin İlişkili Anaflaksi: Olgu Sunumu

Abstract

Introduction: Phenytoin is an aromatic ring antiepileptic drug (AED) commonly used in epilepsy. As well as the side effects such as phenytoin-induced Steven-Johnson syndrome, DRESS (Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms) and cerebellar toxicity, a rarely life-threatening anaphylaxis requiring urgent treatment can be seen.

Keywords

• Phenytoin,anaphylaxis,epilepsy

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