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Probable cutaneous allergic response to subcutaneous heparin--a case report.
Gupta, S; Mishra, P; Palaian, S; Prabhu, S; Bista, D; Prabhu, M.
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  • Gupta S; Department of dermatology and venereal disease, Manipal Teaching Hospital/Manipal College of Medical Sciences Pokhara, Nepal. babitasanjeev@yahoo.com
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16998611
Heparin is a heterogeneous mixture of sulfated mucopolysaccharides, commonly used injectable anticoagulant. It is known to cause cutaneous adverse reactions like eczema, erythematous plaques, exfoliative dermatitis and tissue necrosis. We report a case of probable cutaneous allergic response caused by injection of heparin with an established causality and severity. The reaction developed after stopping the drug therapy and after the patient had already been discharged. Since heparin is a widely used drug and this reaction can manifest even after the drug therapy has ceased, thorough counseling of the patient is mandatory.
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Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Heparin / Drug Eruptions / Hypersensitivity, Delayed Limits: Adult / Female / Humans Language: En Journal: Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannonica Adriat Journal subject: DERMATOLOGIA / DOENCAS SEXUALMENTE TRANSMISSIVEIS Year: 2006 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Nepal Country of publication: Slovenia
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Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Heparin / Drug Eruptions / Hypersensitivity, Delayed Limits: Adult / Female / Humans Language: En Journal: Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannonica Adriat Journal subject: DERMATOLOGIA / DOENCAS SEXUALMENTE TRANSMISSIVEIS Year: 2006 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Nepal Country of publication: Slovenia