Bupropion hydrochloride induced serum sickness-like reaction.
BACKGROUND
Bupropion hydrochloride is used frequently in the treatment of depression and in smoking cessation therapy.


METHODS
We report a case of bupropion hydrochloride induced serum sickness-like reaction.


RESULTS
There was complete resolution of symptoms on discontinuing bupropion and instituting therapy with prednisone and antihistamines.


CONCLUSIONS
This case is seemingly the first report of a serum sickness-like reaction to bupropion hydrochloride.
Tripathi
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Department of Medicine, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Greenberger
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PA
D000328:Adult; D016642:Bupropion / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012713:Serum Sickness / Q000139:chemically induced*; D016540:Smoking Cessation / Q000379:methods; D014581:Urticaria / Q000139:chemically induced
D016642:Bupropion