title: Allopurinol hypersensitivity. A case report.
abstract: The allopurinol hypersensitivity syndrome is a rare adverse drug reaction. It usually occurs in patients with impaired renal function or when allopurinol is prescribed with a thiazide diuretic. The recognition of the characteristic features of the syndrome is vital since early aggressive therapy is indicated. A case of allopurinol hypersensitivity, possibly the first in a black African, is reported.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Stein
mesh_terms: D000493:Allopurinol / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003873:Dermatitis, Exfoliative / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009101:Multiple Myeloma / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000493:Allopurinol