Abstract
Intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) has proved beneficial for severe immunologically related cutaneous adverse reactions. We report a child with severe antiepileptic drug hypersensitivity syndrome who was successfully treated with IVIG. IVIG should be considered in the pharmacologic armamentarium of severe antiepileptic drug hypersensitivity syndrome. antiepileptic drugs, hypersensitivity, immune globulin.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | E14 |
Journal | Pediatrics |
Volume | 107 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2001 |
Externally published | Yes |