On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember drugs commonly causing AGEP, or acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis. These drugs include:
Beta-lactam antibiotics
Calcium channel blockers
Cephalosporins
Macrolide antibiotics
Mercury
Mnemonic:
ABC MICKEY MOUSE
AGEP
Beta- Lactam
Calcium channel blockers, cephalosporins
Macrolides
Mercury
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Further Reading
Check out the following article recently published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD):
Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis Caused by Terazosin Hydrochloride
Abstract: Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is a rare cutaneous eruption mainly provoked by drugs. A case of AGEP in a 74-year-old male that was attributed to the ingestion of terazosin hydrochloride is presented. This is the first reported case of this association in medical literature. The history, clinical presentation, and pathogenesis of AGEP are discussed. Read the full article here.
Test your knowledge!
Which of the following drugs is NOT a commonly associated cause of acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis?
A: Ampicillin
B: Azithromycin
C: Cefazolin
D: Diltiazem
E: Foscarnet
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
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