J Korean Orthop Res Soc.  2015 Dec;18(2):84-86. 10.0000/jkors.2015.18.2.84.

Meloxicam-induced Erythema Multiforme

• Park HG
• Kim JS

• KMID: 2162814
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.0000/jkors.2015.18.2.84

Abstract

Erythema multiforme is an acute cutaneous reaction which manifests as macular patches and edematous papules commonly involving the hands, feet, forearm and mucous membranes. It is thought to be caused by viral and bacterial infections, neoplasms, autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, and also by pharmaceuticals such as sulfonamides, phenytoin, barbiturates, penicillins, carbamazepines. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been also reported as a possible cause. However, meloxicam that is a kind of cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitor has not been rarely reported as a cause of erythema multiforme. Therefore, we report a case with a review of the literature.

Keyword

Erythema multiforme; NSAIDs; Meloxicam

MeSH Terms

Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Autoimmune Diseases
Bacterial Infections
Barbiturates
Cyclooxygenase 2
Erythema Multiforme*
Erythema*
Foot
Forearm
Hand
Mucous Membrane
Penicillins
Phenytoin
Sulfonamides
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
Barbiturates
Cyclooxygenase 2
Penicillins
Phenytoin
Sulfonamides