Skin rash in response to oxcarbazepine developed within 2 weeks of drug administration (at 12.4 7.8 days), and this symptom disappeared after discontinuing oxcarbazepine in all cases. Cross-reactivity leading to skin rash was observed in 12 patients (60.0%), and half of these reacted with allergic skin rashes to more than 3 AEDs.
For the other four most common rash-causing drugs in this cohort (lamotrigine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, and zonisamide), the absolute
For the other four most common rash-causing drugs in this cohort (lamotrigine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, and zonisamide), the absolute
by B Ramanujam 2024 Cited by 20reaction eosinophilia and systemic symptoms; OXC, Oxcarbazepine; LTG, lamotrigine. Skin rash following levetiracetam. Seizure. 2024;37
This rash can lead to skin damage and, when not treated properly, can lead to death in very rare cases. Do we get serum levels of oxcarbazepine?
by JJ Skonicki 2024 Cited by 6Factors influencing the incidence of lamotrigine-related skin rash. Ann Chlorpromazine Thorazine Oxcarbazepine Trileptal. Clomipramine
Oxcarbazepine Mylan. In combination with lamotrigine there is skin rash and/or fever which may be manifestations of DRESS (Drug
skin rash (4%). Endocrine metabolic: Hot flash (2%), increased thirst (2 Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) [prescribing information]. East Hanover, NJ
You may or may not have a rash with these types of reactions. In rare cases ( 1%) a severe, spreading rash with blistering of the skin in patches over the entire body along with fever, headache and cough can occur (Stevens-Johnson syndrome). Although this is rare with oxcarbazepine, discontinuation of this medication is necessary.
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