Here is a quick mnemonic/memory aid “BULLLOUS“ to remember about Drugs Causing Bullous Eruptions
Mnemonic : BULLLOUS
B – Bactrim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim): Bactrim can lead to bullous eruptions in some patients.
U – Urokinase: Urokinase administration has been associated with bullous skin reactions.
L – Lamotrigine: Lamotrigine may cause bullous eruptions as a rare side effect.
L – Lamivudine: Lamivudine has been linked to bullous skin reactions in certain cases.
L – Lisinopril: Lisinopril use has been associated with bullous eruptions in some patients.
O – Olanzapine: Olanzapine use may rarely lead to bullous skin reactions.
U – Ustekinumab: Ustekinumab treatment has been reported to cause bullous eruptions.
S – Sulfasalazine: Sulfasalazine can sometimes result in bullous skin reactions.
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