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Table 1 Drug groups commonly associated with drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms syndrome

From: Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms syndrome in a patient taking phenytoin and levetiracetam: a case report

Drug Groups:

Specific Examples:

Anticonvulsants

phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, lamotrigine, valproate

Antidepressants

despiramine, amitriptyline, fluoxetine

Sulfonamides/sulfones

dapsone, sulfasalazine, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole

Anti-inflammatories

piroxicam, naproxen, diclofenac, sulindac, ibuprofen

Anti-infectives

abacavir, nevirapine, linezolid, doxycycline, nitrofurantoin

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors

captopril, enalapril

Beta-blockers

atenolol, celiprolol