Chloroquine induced urticaria: A newer adverse effect

Abstract

Malaria an endemic disease of India caused by plasmodium species. Chloroquine, a member of quinolone group of drugs is used to treat malaria. Although it has a very safety profile as it is used during pregnancy, many adverse effects have also been reported. Here we report a case of 30-year-old male admitted with fever diagnosed to be having malaria, who developed urticaria immediately after being treated with first dose of chloroquine which was treated successfully. This is the first case reported ever in an adult having chloroquine induced urticaria.

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“…On the other hand, HCQ-induced drug reactions became one of the challenges in dermatology practice. Acute generalized exanthematic pustulosis, 60 , 61 , 62 Stevens-Johnson syndrome, 63 maculopapular and urticarial rashes, 64 drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms syndrome, 65 and itching 64 are known cutaneous reactions of HCQ. Another potential hazard is the exacerbation of psoriasis.…”