Etoricoxib-induced erythema-multiforme-like eruption

Dermatology. 2008;216(3):227-8. doi: 10.1159/000112930. Epub 2008 Jan 9.

Abstract

Etoricoxib is a new, highly selective cyclooxygenase (COX) 2 inhibitor, reported to have an increased cutaneous and systemic safety profile compared to the previous COX-2 inhibitors, including celecoxib, rofecoxib and valdecoxib. To the best of our knowledge, the present case of etoricoxib-induced erythema-multiforme-like eruption is the first reported in the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arthritis / drug therapy
  • Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors / adverse effects*
  • Drug Eruptions / etiology*
  • Drug Eruptions / pathology
  • Erythema Multiforme / chemically induced*
  • Erythema Multiforme / pathology
  • Etoricoxib
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pyridines / adverse effects*
  • Skin / pathology
  • Sulfones / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors
  • Pyridines
  • Sulfones
  • Etoricoxib