Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis are related skin disorders, which may be fatal or cause serious injuries, such as, scarring, photophobia, organ damage, disfigurement and blindness. Most patients with these disorders develop widely distributed blisters on the trunk and face that spread to other parts of the body. Many patients also develop painful blisters in the mucosa of the eyes, genitals, throat and mouth and suffer from varying degrees of skin detachment.
Many different types of common prescription and over the counter drugs have been linked to causing Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis, including, but not limited to, sulfonamides, anticonvulsants, chlormezanone, allopurinol, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Common over the counter medications, such as ibuprofen, have also been linked to these disorders. Many other drug classifications have also been implicated.
Your Legal Rights
We have represented clients who have suffered from these disorders. If you or your child have developed Stevens-Johnson Syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis that you believe may be caused by a drug, please feel free to contact us.
