Bullous erythema multiforme after treatment with Malarone, a combination antimalarial composed of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride

Trop Doct. 2008 Jul;38(3):190-1. doi: 10.1258/td.2007.070192.

Abstract

We report on a Kenyan woman who developed bullous erythema multiforme, in association with Malarone treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antimalarials / administration & dosage
  • Antimalarials / adverse effects*
  • Atovaquone / administration & dosage
  • Atovaquone / adverse effects*
  • Drug Combinations
  • Erythema Multiforme / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kenya
  • Malaria, Falciparum / drug therapy*
  • Malaria, Falciparum / parasitology
  • Middle Aged
  • Proguanil / administration & dosage
  • Proguanil / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Antimalarials
  • Drug Combinations
  • atovaquone, proguanil drug combination
  • Proguanil
  • Atovaquone