Abstract

ARIPIPRAZOLE INDUCED SKIN ERUPTIONS

Apala Singh, Sheenam Goyal, Ankit Daral and M. S. Bhatia*

ABSTRACT

Skin eruptions are common due to typical as well as atypical antipsychotics. There are varied degree of rashes and may be as severe as Toxic epidermolysis (TEN) and Steven Johnson syndrome (SJS). They are often missed as patient is not in a condition to report. They require early recognition, timely intervention and future caution.

Keywords: Skin rash, antipsychotics, aripiprazole.