Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis caused by terazosin hydrochloride

J Drugs Dermatol. 2008 Apr;7(4):395-7.

Abstract

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is a rare cutaneous eruption mainly provoked by drugs. A case of AGEP in a 74-year-old male that was attributed to the ingestion of terazosin hydrochloride is presented. This is the first reported case of this association in medical literature. The history, clinical presentation, and pathogenesis of AGEP are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Administration, Oral
  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / administration & dosage
  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / adverse effects*
  • Aged
  • Drug Eruptions / etiology*
  • Exanthema / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prazosin / administration & dosage
  • Prazosin / adverse effects
  • Prazosin / analogs & derivatives*
  • Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
  • Terazosin
  • Prazosin