Pop Quiz #168

The correct answer is B. Amantadine.

Explanation: The image shows Livedo reticularis see image Figure 2.1.31 in DIR). Livedo reticular is a vascular disorder with several different causes including physiologic, intravascular obstruction, drugs, and Sneddon’s syndrome. The most common medications associated with this eruption is amantadine, quinine, and quinidine.

    1. Statins are not commonly associated with drug-induced livedo reticularis
    2. Amantadine is the correct answer
    3. Lisinopril is not commonly associated with drug-induced livedo reticularis
    4. Niacin is not commonly associated with drug-induced livedo reticularis

 

References:

General Dermatology 2.1 Medical Dermatology, DIR Review book page 67. 2020