Erythema multiforme following cardizem therapy: report of a case.
A 63-year-old male developed severe, painful ulcerations shortly after beginning therapy for angina with diltiazem (Cardizem). Erythema multiforme is a common adverse reaction to medications. The case report, as well as the role of the dentist in diagnosis and management of these clinical presentations, is discussed.
Brown
F H
FH
Houston
G D
GD
Phillips
M
M
Westbrook
S D
SD
D004110:Diltiazem / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004892:Erythema Multiforme / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D014456:Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced
D004110:Diltiazem