News for January 8th, 2009

Stimulant drug added to list of meds that can cause SJS/TEN

A stimulant-type drug recently was added to the list of medications that may cause Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS), a rare but life-threatening condition affecting the skin and mucus membranes, causing the skin to blister and peel away in sheets. MedPage Today reported that drug maker Cephalon has agreed to update the drug’s label to warn of the potential risk of and other serious rashes and hypersensitivity reactions.

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