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Query: UMLS:C0042109 (urticaria)
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Dapsone yielded excellent therapeutic results in certain forms of lupus erythematosus (LE), whereas discoid lesions and the maculo-papular rash of the systemic and disseminated chronic forms of discoid LE remained uninfluenced by the drug. On the basis of these observations, we suggest the following indications for dapsone treatment in LE: (1) Vasculitic urticaria. (2) Oral ulceration. (3) Non-scarring form of chronic LE. (4) Chloroquine intolerance.
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PMID:Dapsone in the treatment of lupus erythematosus. 745 69

Malaria an endemic disease of India caused by plasmodium species. Chloroquine, a member of quinolone group of drugs is used to treat malaria. Although it has a very safety profile as it is used during pregnancy, many adverse effects have also been reported. Here we report a case of 30-year-old male admitted with fever diagnosed to be having malaria, who developed urticaria immediately after being treated with first dose of chloroquine which was treated successfully. This is the first case reported ever in an adult having chloroquine induced urticaria.
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PMID:Chloroquine induced urticaria: A newer adverse effect. 3146 94