toxic epidermal necrolysis

toxic epidermal necrolysis syndrome (tens) is a more severe form of stevens johnson syndrome

Syndrome (TENS) is a rare and usually to certain drugs. The drugs most often implicated in Syndromeare certain antibiotics (e.g. sulfonamides, penicillin, quinolones), NSAIDs (e.g. aspirin), acetaminophen, certain seizure drugs (e.g. carbamazepine, phenytoin, valproic acid), and corticosteroids.

syndrome (tens) facts

  • reaction to medication is the primary cause of Syndrome (TENS)
  • usually begins 1 to 4 weeks from onset of starting the causative drug
  • lesions similar to those seen in but involving deeper layers of the skin
  • early symptoms of fever, cough, - like symptoms
  • purplish, bloody looking lesions on skin and mucous membranes usually located on the head, neck and upper chest. These merge and blister causing the skin to detach and peel very much like a person who has been burned
  • often associated with high fevers and elevated white blood counts
  • lesions often spread internally to respiratory and gastrointestinal systems
  • occurs in 0.4 to 1.3 cases per million per year

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If you or a loved one have suffered a severe skin reaction while taking a medication, if you have been diagnosed with Syndrome, or if you experiencing symptoms associated with Syndrome, you may have a claim against the manufacturer.

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