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Editor, Senior Moderator
Antivir Ther
. 2022 Dec;27(6):13596535221146226.
doi: 10.1177/13596535221146226.
A favipiravir-induced angioedema and urticaria in a COVID-19 patient
Figen Ergur Ozturk[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Ayperi Ozturk[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Hale Ates[SUP] 2 [/SUP]
Affiliations
Abstract
Although favipiravir is a promising drug for coronavirus disease 2019, some adverse effects, including skin lesions, have been reported. A 56-year-old female who was prescribed favipiravir by a filiation team following a positive severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 polymerase chain reaction test presented to our hospital. After examination, favipiravir and paracetamol were prescribed. She represented to the hospital with facial swelling and itchy rashes on her forearm. Angioedema and urticaria were diagnosed. Favipiravir was discontinued. Steroid and antihistaminic therapy were administered for angioedema. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of favipiravir-induced angioedema and urticaria in Turkey.
Keywords: Favipravir; angioedema; side effects.
. 2022 Dec;27(6):13596535221146226.
doi: 10.1177/13596535221146226.
A favipiravir-induced angioedema and urticaria in a COVID-19 patient
Figen Ergur Ozturk[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Ayperi Ozturk[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Hale Ates[SUP] 2 [/SUP]
Affiliations
- PMID: 36542553
- DOI: 10.1177/13596535221146226
Abstract
Although favipiravir is a promising drug for coronavirus disease 2019, some adverse effects, including skin lesions, have been reported. A 56-year-old female who was prescribed favipiravir by a filiation team following a positive severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 polymerase chain reaction test presented to our hospital. After examination, favipiravir and paracetamol were prescribed. She represented to the hospital with facial swelling and itchy rashes on her forearm. Angioedema and urticaria were diagnosed. Favipiravir was discontinued. Steroid and antihistaminic therapy were administered for angioedema. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of favipiravir-induced angioedema and urticaria in Turkey.
Keywords: Favipravir; angioedema; side effects.