Midodrine-induced acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis

Cutis. 2014 May;93(5):E17-20.

Abstract

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is an acute sterile pustular eruption most commonly induced by medications. We present a case of AGEP with erythroderma following use of midodrine in a 58-year-old man. Although antibiotics are most commonly implicated in AGEP, we emphasize that nonantibiotic agents also may cause AGEP, which often manifests after a longer time interval compared to antibiotic-associated AGEP.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis / etiology*
  • Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / drug therapy
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Midodrine / administration & dosage
  • Midodrine / adverse effects*
  • Vasoconstrictor Agents / administration & dosage
  • Vasoconstrictor Agents / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Vasoconstrictor Agents
  • Midodrine