Korean J Asthma Allergy Clin Immunol.
2009 Jun;29(2):138-141.
A Case of Erythema Multiforme Induced by Celecoxib
Abstract
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Celecoxib (Celebrex(R)) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which selectively inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX)-2. Celecoxib rarely induces serious cutaneous adverse reaction such as erythema multiforme, Steven-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrosis. We report a case of erythema multiforme induced by celecoxib. In this case, celecoxib was proved as a causative drug by the patch test.