[Allergic drug exanthema to heparin. Cutaneous reactions to high molecular and fractionated heparin]

Hautarzt. 1994 Aug;45(8):569-72. doi: 10.1007/s001050050129.
[Article in German]

Abstract

A case of generalized maculopapular rash and local indurated plaques following s.c. injections of either low-molecular-weight heparin or conventional (high-molecular-weight) heparin to a 75-year-old woman is reported. This rare reaction is described and the literature to date is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Calcitonin / administration & dosage
  • Calcitonin / adverse effects
  • Drug Eruptions / etiology*
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Female
  • Heparin / administration & dosage
  • Heparin / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Injections, Subcutaneous
  • Intradermal Tests
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / injuries*
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / surgery
  • Nadroparin / administration & dosage
  • Nadroparin / adverse effects*
  • Spinal Fractures / surgery*

Substances

  • Nadroparin
  • Heparin
  • Calcitonin