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Lyell syndrome and epileptic seizures after confusion between Lamictal and Lamisil.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20939451     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
These two brand names are too similar, while the international non-proprietary names (INNs) are clearly different: lamotrigine (an antiepileptic) and terbinafine (an antifungal drug).
Authors:
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Prescrire international     Volume:  19     ISSN:  1167-7422     ISO Abbreviation:  Prescrire Int     Publication Date:  2010 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-10-13     Completed Date:  2010-10-26     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9439295     Medline TA:  Prescrire Int     Country:  France    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  169     Citation Subset:  T    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Anticonvulsants / administration & dosage,  adverse effects
Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage,  adverse effects*
Epidermal Necrolysis, Toxic / etiology
Epilepsy / drug therapy,  physiopathology
Humans
Medication Errors*
Naphthalenes / administration & dosage,  adverse effects
Seizures / chemically induced
Terminology as Topic
Triazines / administration & dosage,  adverse effects*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Anticonvulsants; 0/Antifungal Agents; 0/Naphthalenes; 0/Triazines; 84057-84-1/lamotrigine; 91161-71-6/terbinafine

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