Non-pigmenting Fixed Drug Eruption: An Unusual Adverse Reaction to Aceclofenac

Curr Drug Saf. 2018;13(3):224-225. doi: 10.2174/1574886313666180726104812.

Abstract

Background: Aceclofenac is a phenylacetic acid derivative belongs to the group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is commonly used in the treatment of pain and various inflammatory disorders. It is well tolerated, with most adverse events being minor and reversible and affecting mainly the GI system.

Case report: Here, we report a rare occurrence of non-pigmenting fixed drug eruption after the use of aceclofenac in a 19 year old female.

Keywords: Aceclofenac; GI system; NSAID; non-pigmenting fixed drug eruption; vitamin B complex; vitamin D plus..

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / adverse effects*
  • Diclofenac / administration & dosage
  • Diclofenac / adverse effects
  • Diclofenac / analogs & derivatives*
  • Drug Eruptions / diagnosis*
  • Drug Eruptions / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Diclofenac
  • aceclofenac