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A case series of vildagliptin-associated bullous pemphigoid - Rare side effect

Shahi MK, Ashwin JV, Singh A, Gupta S, Surya K

Indian journal of pharmacology, 2025

Abstract

Vildagliptin, among the most commonly used, OHA, belongs to group dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors for managing type 2 diabetes mellitus, has recently been associated with bullous pemphigoid, characterized by fluid-filled blisters and erosions on the skin and mucous membranes. We report the series of three cases of bullous pemphigoid in patients of diabetes, who developed bullous pemphigoid after vildagliptin use.

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