Tetracycline induced mucosal ulceration: A Rare Drug Reaction

International Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Sciences, 2012, 1, 3, 82-84.
Published: September 2012
Type: Research Article
Authors: Rakesh Kumar, Vivek Sharma, Sukhbir Singh, and Hardeep

Author(s) affiliations:
Rakesh Kumar1*, Vivek Sharma2, Sukhbir Singh3, Hardeep4

1Assistant Professor, Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences, Jalandhar, India
2Reader, Deshbhagat Dental College, Muktsar, India
3Associate Professor, Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences, Jalandhar, India
4Tutor, Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences, Jalandhar

Abstract

Although the side effects of tetracycline, such as GIT disturbance, hepatotoxicity, photosensitivity, and staining of teeth, are fairly common, dermatological reactions are rare. In this article, we report a case of tetracycline-induced intraoral lesions as well as lesions on the glans penis, which subsided after the discontinuation of tetracycline.

Keywords: Actinobacillus, Actinomycetemcomitants, Pericoronitis, Tetracycline

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