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DRESS syndrome causes
Introduction
Overview
Overview
DRESS syndrome is an adverse drug reaction. Common causes of DRESS syndrome include anticonvulsants, allopurinol, antiviral agents, and antibiotics, but virtually all drugs may cause DRESS syndrome.
Causes
Causes
- DRESS syndrome is an adverse drug reaction.
- Classically, DRESS syndrome has been associated with anticonvulsant agents, but virtually all drugs may cause DRESS syndrome.
Common Causes
The following drugs have commonly been associated with DRESS syndrome:
Other Causes
The following drugs have also been reported to be associated with DRESS syndrome:
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2], Yazan Daaboul, M.D., Serge Korjian M.D.