Bextra and
Skin Reactions
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| Even the best intentioned drugs can have unanticipated side effects. Doctors have long understood the risk of allergic reactions that many people had to a group of drugs called “sulfonamides.” These drugs are used to treat microbiotic skin infections, and gained popularity in the Second World War. Unfortunately, many people experienced mild to severe skin reactions to these drugs because of their unique chemical structure. In fact, allergic reactions were so common that the Food and Drug Administration finally mandated that products containing sulfonamides carry warning labels to advise against potential risks.
Even though Bextra is not a member of the sulfonamide group, it shares the unfortunate distinction of causing three major skin reactions common to sulfonamides:
• Erythema Multiforme, a minor skin reaction that results in ring-shaped rashes and mild tissue irritation.
• Stevens - Johnson syndrome (SJS), a much more dangerous condition that causes painful blisters and affects the mucus membranes under the skin.
• Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN), a fatal skin condition that causes flaking and shedding of the skin that often leads to systemic (body-wide) infection.
These adverse drug reactions are debilitating and possibly fatal. Because Bextra is possibly responsible for causing these types of allergic effects, the FDA requested that it removed from American and European markets. If you take Bextra and have developed any kind of skin rash, consult your doctor immediately.
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