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Your vigilance in monitoring for these complications is vital; many of the long-term outcomes,
particularly ocular disorders, can be improved by early recognition and prompt intervention.
In the event of any of the above sequelae please contact our department and we will refer
the patient to the appropriate specialist.
SJS/TEN is most often caused by a medication. In the case of your patient the cause of
SJS/TEN has been identified as ......... It is essential that your
patient is not prescribed ......., or drugs of the same class. We
have informed him/her about which medication(s) to avoid. We would appreciate if you could
order a MedicAlert bracelet or amulet identifying the culprit medication(s) above and
indicating the reaction he/she suffered (SJS/TEN). Some patients develop a reluctance to
take new medicines, however, recurrences are extremely rare and are almost always due to
a repeat exposure to the offending drug or another in the same class.
Please contact the department if you wish to discuss your patients illness, or for further
information about SJS/TEN.
Yours sincerely,