Angioedema of the Tongue: An Exceptional Side Effect of Artemether

Irie bi GS, Kamagate M, Pet

Abstract

Artemisinin derivatives are substances that are frequently used for the management of malaria in Africa. These drugs are generally well tolerated but can cause serious adverse effects including angioedema. We report a case of angioedema of the tongue of favorable evolution in a 14-year-old girl after intramuscular artemether administration.

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