Jaiswal S, Chakrabarti SS, Rai T, Dhameja N, Mohan A, Yadav V, Kaur U. Pregabalin Induced Maculopapular Eruption in an Elderly Male.
Curr Drug Saf 2022;
17:393-398. [PMID:
35264095 DOI:
10.2174/1574886317666220309143913]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Pregabalin is used in the treatment of neuropathic pain of various etiologies and as adjuvant in epilepsy. Blockade of the α2δ subunit of L and N type Ca-channels is its main mechanism of neurotropic action. Compared to other antiepileptics like phenytoin, valproate and lamotrigine, and other neuropathic pain medications such as amitriptyline and duloxetine, pregabalin has a relatively favorable safety profile and hence is a drug of choice for many geriatricians. Here we describe a case of maculopapular rash induced by pregabalin in an elderly man which resolved with withdrawal of the offending drug and conservative management. We have also conducted a literature review of similar cases and highlight the clinical patterns and management strategies for pregabalin induced skin rashes.
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