Medication-causing Bullous Pemphigoid Board and Resident Review Points

       

               Medication-causing Bullous Pemphigoid

Some medications that may cause bullous pemphigoid include:

1- Etanercept (Enbrel)

2- Sulfasalazine

3- Furosemide (Lasix)

4- Linagliptin

5- Penicillin

6- Penicillamine

7- Potassium iodide

8- Captopril

9- Gold

10- Topical fluorouracil.

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This post covers the points you need to know for your board exams as well as for teaching residents on the daily rounds. Medical professionals can't use the information here to treat their patients nor people can use the information her to treat themselves. If you are having any medical issues, contact your local emergency services. Please refer to your doctor for medical advice.