Trelagliptin (DPP-IV inhibitors) induced Angioedema: A Case Report and Literature Review

Authors

  • Wasurat Sungworn Siriraj Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University
  • Supattra Sungworn Siriraj Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University

Abstract

Angioedema is an adverse drug reaction can cause from dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitors (DPP-IV inhibitors) including sitagliptin, alogliptin, vildagliptin and trelagliptin. DPP-IV inhibitors used to improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus. This adverse reaction is rare but severe and can be life-threatening therefore need to be treated and discontinued suspected drug as soon as possible. Onset of the symptom is uncertain and unpredictable so physician should monitor and provide information for their patients.

This article report about patient 60-year-old male who was diagnosed with cutaneous plasmacytoma. He was treated with VRd regimen for cutaneous plasmacytoma. Type 2 diabetes mellitus was treated with glimepiride and trelagliptin. He was admitted because of angioedema with generalized pruritus rash and abnormal complete blood count. Dermatologist and immunologist were also involved in diagnosis with trelagliptin induced angioedema and lenalidomide, fluconazole and co-trimoxazole induced early Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS). Suspected drugs were discontinued and the patient was treated with prednisolone, bilastine and triamcinolone cream until his symptoms was recovered fully

Author Biographies

Wasurat Sungworn, Siriraj Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University

Adverse drug reaction unit, Department of Pharmacy

Supattra Sungworn, Siriraj Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University

Adverse drug reaction unit, Department of Pharmacy

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2023-09-04