Adverse effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Czech version

Authors: M. Novák
Authors‘ workplace: Přednosta: prof. MUDr. Karel Pizinger, CSc. ; Dermatovenerologická klinika LF UK a FN, Plzeň
Published in: Prakt. Lék. 2010; 90(6): 367-370
Category: Case Report

Overview

NSAID are amongst the most commonly used drugs for both systemic and topical administration. Five brief case studies, with photographic documentation, are presented to illustrate contact allergic and photoallergic dermatitis, which are the most common adverse side effects of the topical administration of NSAID.

Key words:
ketoprofenum, photoalergen, photoallergic contact dermatitis, contact dermatitis.

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2010 Issue 6