Medication safety and rare side effect of carbamazepine: A case report
Keywords:
medication safety; patient safety; carbamazepine; patient participation
Abstract
Introduction: Medicines are the most widely used interventions in health care, and adverse drug reactions alone are responsible for 5-10% of hospitalizations in elderly patients. Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant drug, and skin rash is one of its rare symptoms. It requires immediate medical attention and is sometimes life-threatening.
Case Report: This case report is about a 72-year-old woman who witnessed the interaction of rivaroxaban and carbamazepine and the side effects of carbamazepine simultaneously.
Conclusion: Patient participation and patient-centered tools are needed to promote patient safety.
