Abstract— Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis (AGEP) is a rare severe cutaneous adverse reaction mainly caused by drugs. It is characterized by an acute pustular eruption over the body along with fever and leukocytosis. It has been known to resolve spontaneously over a period of 2-3 weeks without long term sequelae. However it is of utmost importance for the physicians to clinically identify this condition as to prevent unwanted extensive management. Mefenamic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) prescribed over the counter for pain relief. A sixteen year old boy is reported here who developed AGEP after taking mefenamic acid for fever and joint pain. It was diagnosed with the help of history, clinicopathological correlation, AGEP validation score and recovery on withdrawal of the drug. To the best of our knowledge this is the first case report of mefenamic acid causing AGEP in the literature.
Keywords: Mefenamic acid, Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis, AGEP.
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