Drug Eruption and Interactions - PHARMACEUTICAL REVIEW

Exanthems
Exfoliative dermatitis
Fixed eruption
(1985): Kauppinen K+, Br J Dermatol 112, 575
Lichenoid eruption
(2006): Pfab F+, Allergy 61(6), 786 (with irbesartan)
(1986): Halevy S+, Ann Allergy 56, 402
Lupus erythematosus
(2002): Boye T+, World Congress Dermatol Poster, 0088
(1998): Callen JP, Academy ’98 Meeting (5 patients)
(1996): Litt JZ, Beachwood, OH (personal case) (observation)
(1995): Brown CW+, Clin Toxicol 33, 729
(1995): Rich MW+, J Rheumatol 22, 1001
(1993): Goodrich AL+, JAmAcadDermatol28, 1001
(1991): Wollenberg A+, Hautarzt (German) 42, 709
(1989): Alanko K+, Acta Derm Venereol (Stockh) 69, 223
(1989): Fine RM, Int J Dermatol 28, 375 (Comment)
(1989): Parodi A+, Photodermatology 6, 100
(1988): Darken M+, JAmAcadDermatol18, 38
(1986): Berbis Ph, Ann Dermatol Venereol 113, 1245 (thiazides)
(1985): Reed BR+, AnnInternMed103, 49
Photosensitivity (10%)
Mucosal
Xerostomia
Other
Hot flashes
*Note: Hydrocodone is included in many combination drugs. Other
medications that can be included in these preparations include:
phenylpropanolamine, phenylephrine, pyrilamine, pseudoephedrine,
acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and others
HYDROCORTISONE
HYDROCORTISONE 275
Trade names: Ala-Cort (Del-Ray); Cortef (Pharmacia);
Cortenema (Solvay); Hydrocortone (Merck); Hytone (Dermik);
Solu-Cortef (Pharmacia)
Indications: Arthralgias, Ophthalmology, Asthma, Rhinitis (many
more)
Category: Corticosteroid, topical
Half-life: N/A
Clinically important, potentially hazardous interactions
with: amphotericin B, chlorotrianisene, colestyramine, diuretics,
estrogens, furosemide, insulin, live vaccines, methotrexate, oral
contraceptives, pancuronium, phenobarbital, rifampicin