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Zyloric (Allopurinol) report #SELF-2401
Male patient reported the following Zyloric (Allopurinol) side effect(s):Initially it started with rashes all over the body and eventually the whole body underwent epithelium necrosis. The Doctors diagnosed it as TENS ( Toxic Epithelium Necrosis Syndrome), a severe case of Steven Johnson Syndrome ( SJS)
I was having high uric acid level in my blood and my General Practitioner (GP) prescribed Zyloric tablets course to be taken for 30 days. The drug reacted with the body after 20 days of use, causing near fatality.
Event date: Monday April 14th 12:00:00 AM
Dosage: 100 mg tablets
Frequency: Twice a day for 30 days
Age: 39
Weight: 62
Other medications: Nil
Diagnosis: High uric acid
Pre-existing conditions: NA
Hospitalized? Yes
Life-threatening? Yes
Disabled? Yes Still suffering from dry eyes and impaired vision
Birth Defects? No
Was intervention required to prevent damage? No
Other serious medical events? No
Died? No
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