Ibuprofen induced hypersensitivity vasculitis: a case report and review of literature

Hyder A. Omar, Mohammed A. Alz

Abstract

Ibuprofen is one of the most commonly prescribed dr ugs used to reduce fever and relieve pain. Hypersensitivity vasculitis is a rare adverse effec t of ibuprofen. Here, we report a case of a female patient who developed hypersensitivity vasculitis a nd acute renal failure following the use of ibuprof en.