Dilantin Linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, a Dangerous Skin Condition
Dilantin, the anti-epileptic drug that has been in use for decades is one of many drugs associated with the related skin conditions Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). Though these conditions are rare, when they do occur they put the patient at risk for permanent skin and organ damage and … [Read more...]
Company notes association between anti-epileptic drug, cleft palate in babies
Anti-Epileptic Drug Increased Risk Of Birth Defect. Drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline is informing pregnant women of a possible association between an anti-epileptic medication and cleft palate or cleft lip in newborns. The statement, issued Tuesday after discussions with Health Canada, says new data from a pregnancy registry … [Read more...]
