Imipenem-cilastatin-induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis

J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 1997 May;87(5):245-7. doi: 10.7547/87507315-87-5-245.

Abstract

A maculopapular rash has been associated with the administration of imipenem-cilastatin, an antibiotic that was used for treatment of a postoperative infection. This is a first-time association of imipenem with a leukocytoclastic vasculitic reaction. Leukocytoclastic vasculitis has been previously documented with ciprofloxacin, zidovudine, piperazine, and lithium.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cilastatin / administration & dosage
  • Cilastatin / adverse effects
  • Cilastatin, Imipenem Drug Combination
  • Drug Combinations
  • Drug Eruptions / etiology*
  • Drug Therapy, Combination / adverse effects*
  • Drug Therapy, Combination / therapeutic use
  • Hallux Valgus / surgery
  • Humans
  • Imipenem / administration & dosage
  • Imipenem / adverse effects
  • Male
  • Staphylococcal Infections / drug therapy
  • Surgical Wound Infection / drug therapy
  • Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Cutaneous / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Drug Combinations
  • Cilastatin
  • Imipenem
  • Cilastatin, Imipenem Drug Combination