Researchers published a case report which identified a woman who developed Stevens-Johnson Syndrome caused by HIV, as opposed to being the result of a reaction from taking a new medication.
Woman suffered "excruciating pain" before dying from skin reaction that covered 90% of her body in just a couple weeks after receiving Libtayo injections.
More healthcare workers need to be made aware of the link between Tylenol and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, the researchers warn.
A computerized scoring system could more accurately identify medications causing Stevens-Johnson syndrome than doctors can on their own, researchers found.
Researchers called for doctors to carefully consider a patient's co-morbidity factors when determining their risks from SJS/TEN
Sulfa drugs were the antibiotic most linked to an increased risk of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, the researchers determined.
Stephens-Johnson syndrome treatment with glucocorticoids were successful in resolving the reaction that has been linked to several prescription drugs
Researchers warn doctors to be aware Tagrisso side effects could cause a worsening of psoriasis, Steven-Johnsons Syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis, which can result in death.
This is one of the first known cases of the glaucoma medication being linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
