Glossitis⁵

Glossitis is inflammation of the tongue that is characterized by swelling and intense pain that may be referred to the ear area.  Salivation, fever, and enlarged regional lymph nodes may develop during an infectious disease or after a burn, bile, or other injury.  Drugs that have potential to cause glossitis are shown in Table 4.

Erythema Multiforme (Stevens–Johnson Syndrome)^1,5,10-12

Erythema muultiforme, which when severe is termed Stevens–Johnson Syndrome, is a mucocutaneous disorder characterized by various clinical types of lesions.  Young male adults are predominantly affected.  The lips are swollen, crusted, and bleeding.  Widespread erythema can be seen within the mouth.  The oral lesions disappear within 14 days of drug withdrawal.  Only 4% of erythema multiforme reactions are caused by drugs, however, 80% of cases occur in Stevens–Johnson Syndrome.  Drugs with potential to cause erythema multiforme are shown in Table 5.

Click Here To Navigate Within Article >> Abstract Etiology and Pathogenesis of Oral Adverse Drug Reactions Effects of Drugs on Oral Mucosa and Tongue Aphthous Stomatitis Glossitis Oral Ulceration Lichenoid Eruptions Color Changes of Oral Mucosa and Teeth Black Hairy Tongue (Lingua villosa nigra) Drug Induced Gingival Hyperplasia Salivary Glands Effects on Dental Structure Taste Disturbance Halitosis Alveolar Osteitis (Dry Socket) Stomatodynia Conclusion References About the Authors
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