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Revista alergia México
On-line version ISSN 2448-9190
Abstract
MONGE-ORTEGA, Olga Patricia et al. Delayed allergic reaction to amlodipine with a positive lymphocyte transformation test. Rev. alerg. Méx. [online]. 2017, vol.64, n.4, pp.505-508. ISSN 2448-9190. https://doi.org/10.29262/ram.v64i4.312.
Background:
Amlodipine is one of the third generation dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers used for hypertension. Mild, moderate and severe reactions have been reported with calcium channel blockers. Cross-reactivity among these drugs has not been established.
Case report:
We have presented the case of a patient who developed a delayed pruritic, and erythematous maculopapular skin exanthema after the intake of amlodipine. A positive lymphocyte transformation test (LTT) confirmed the implication of amlodipine in the reaction and showed positivity to another calcium channel blocker, nifedipine, demonstrating cross reactivity.
Conclusion:
This is the first reported case of hypersensitivity to amlodipine in which the involvement of the drug is confirmed by a positive TTL. TTL could become a good diagnostic alternative for patients who experience late reactions to amlodipine and possibly cross-reactivity with nifedipine.
Keywords : Allergy; Amlodipine; Delayed reaction; Lymphocyte transformation test.