Ciprofloxacin-induced generalised non-bullous fixed drug eruption

BMJ Case Rep. 2018 Jun 4:2018:bcr2018224858. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2018-224858.

Abstract

Ciprofloxacin, a very common antibiotic used in our day-to-day practice can cause adverse cutaneous reactions in 1-2% of patients. Photosensitivity, urticaria and maculopapular rash are the usual skin reactions. Fixed drug eruption (FDE) is an uncommon side effect of ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin-induced generalised bullous FDEs have been very rarely reported in the literature. We report one such case of a young man who developed generalised non-bullous FDEs after treatment with ciprofloxacin.

Keywords: foodborne infections; skin; unwanted effects / adverse reactions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*
  • Ciprofloxacin / adverse effects*
  • Drug Eruptions / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Ciprofloxacin