drug-induced erythema multiforme

Last reviewed 03/2021

Causes include:

  • barbiturates
  • sulphonylurea anti-diabetic agents
  • sulphonamide antibiotics
  • thiazide diuretics
  • phenytoin
  • captopril
  • diltiazem
  • gold
  • non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, particularly piroxicam, also aspirin (1)

Reference:

  • Thomas RM.Drug eruptions.Medicine International (1992); 102:4273-7.