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Levetiracetam-induced drug reaction: Violaceous discrete maculopapular rash: A case report
Arvinpreet Kour1, Ajaydeep Singh2
1 Department of Anaesthesia, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Science and Research, Mullana, Haryana, India
2 Department of Neurosurgery, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Science and Research, Mullana, Haryana, India
Correspondence Address:
Ajaydeep Singh,
Department of Neurosurgery, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Science and Research, Mullana, Haryana
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None DOI: 10.4103/am.am_142_22
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Introduction:Levetiracetam, a newer second generation antiepileptic, is widely used now a days by physicians, neurologist, and neurosurgeons due to its lesser side effects. The most common side effects known of them are nervousness, irritability somnolence, fatigue, dizziness, and psychosis. Methods: We present a case report with an erythematous to violaceous discrete maculopapular rash presenting bilaterally symmetrical over the extremes to thighs, upper trunk, and the fore head as a side effect of Levetiracetam. Results: There was complete improvement of the pigmentation after stopping the medicine with the use of local kalamine lotions with oral steroids for 14 days. Conclusion: To our knowledge, this is rare as a side effect of levetiracetam. With this information, we will like to get more reports of the side effects of the widely drugs used so frequently.
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