High-Dose Glucocorticoids Useful in Treating Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: Study
A new Chinese study found glucocorticoids are effective treatments for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.
Tag Archives: SJS
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Bactrim Side Effects May Cause Vaginal Expression of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: Report
A case report warns that Bactrim and Septra could cause a potentially deadly skin rash that first manifests as vaginal lesions.
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Onfi Lawsuit Filed Over Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) Skin Reaction
Lundbeck faces a lawsuit from a Texas couple who says the drug Onfi caused their son's skin to burn and fall off, leaving him permanently disfigured.
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Xeloda Side Effects Linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: Health Canada
Canadian officials warn that the cancer drug Xeloda is associated with fatal but rare skin reactions.
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Onfi Side Effects Linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS): FDA
The antiseizure medication Onfi can cause potentially fatal skin reactions in some cases, and the FDA is requiring new label warnings.
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Sutent Side Effects Linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)
Canadian health officials say that the cancer drug Sutent has been linked to at least two deaths due to fatal skin reactions.
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Motrin Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Lawsuit Results in $63M Jury Verdict
A Massachusetts jury awarded $63 million in damages this week to a teenage girl and her family after side effects of Motrin allegedly caused her to suffered a severe and…
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Incivek Side Effects Linked to Life-Threatening Skin Reactions: FDA
Federal drug regulators issued a warning this week about a potential risk of serious skin reactions associated with side effects of Incivek, a hepatitis C drug that has been linked…
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Lamictal, Chantix Linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Reports
A recent analysis of adverse event reports filed with the FDA last year raises serious concerns about the risk of potentially fatal skin reactions from the epilepsy drug Lamictal, as…
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Lawsuit Over Motrin Skin Problems, Blindness May Proceed: Judge
A federal judge has cleared the way for a Children’s Motrin lawsuit to move forward accusing Johnson & Johnson of failing to warn about the risk of serious and potentially…
