title: Cutaneous reaction to diltiazem resulting in an exacerbation of angina.
abstract: A 77-year-old woman developed a widespread erythematous rash after treatment with the calcium antagonist, diltiazem, which resulted in an exacerbation of the angina for which the drug was originally described. Drugs which may give widespread cutaneous side-effects should be used with caution in patients with compromised cardiac function.
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Reynolds
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Crossley
authors.forename: C T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Kennedy
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D004110:Diltiazem / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D004890:Erythema / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D004110:Diltiazem