Olanzapine-induced Psoriasis

Olanzapine-induced Psoriasis

Olanzapine is a second-generation antipsychotic drug mainly used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It has several side effects including weight gain, hypercholesterolemia, and hyperglycemia, but dermatological side effects are rarely reported. We report a rare case of olanzapine-induced psoriasis.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ashish Hanmantrao Chepure, Apurva Karmveer Ungratwar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2017-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine
Subjects:
Adverse drug reaction
olanzapine
psoriasis
Online Access:http://www.ijpm.info/article.asp?issn=0253-7176;year=2017;volume=39;issue=6;spage=811;epage=812;aulast=Chepure
Description
Summary:Olanzapine is a second-generation antipsychotic drug mainly used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It has several side effects including weight gain, hypercholesterolemia, and hyperglycemia, but dermatological side effects are rarely reported. We report a rare case of olanzapine-induced psoriasis.
ISSN:0253-7176

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