Abstract
Two patients developed severe hypersensitivity reactions to allopurinol. Both patients required long-term corticosteroid therapy to control their symptoms. We make recommendations on the use of allopurinol.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Allopurinol / adverse effects*
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Allopurinol / immunology
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Drug Hypersensitivity / diagnosis
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Drug Hypersensitivity / etiology*
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Female
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Humans