A CASE REPORT ON METOPROLOL INDUCED PSORIASIS

Anju Mariya Joy*, Agilesh N V

Padmavathi College of Pharmacy, Periyanahalli, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu, India

ABSTRACT

Case Report: A 36 year old male patient was admitted in the In Patient department of Govt. District Headquarters hospital, Krishnagiri due to appearance of Itchy Erythematous scaly skin Lesions on his hands and legs. Past medical history reveals patient was a known case of Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus and was on treatment. Patient history reveals known case of Psoriasis with no exacerbations for more than 10 years and also that he was changed over from Propranolol 80mg to Metoprolol 100mg (beta-blockers) last week due to inadequate response. Metoprolol was immediately withdrawn and topical Corticosteroids were prescribed to treat Psoriasis with Chlorpheniramine and Liquid Paraffin. Laboratory reports were normal and remained within normal limits. Metoprolol was discontinued and the patient was initiated with Atenolol for treatment of Hypertension. Conclusion: Review of History for knowledge of Medical History and Allergic history can help overcome such instances in the future.

Keywords:

Drug-Induced Psoriasis, Naranjo Scale, Hypertension, Beta-Blockers