A 30-year-old man from Central America is diagnosed with acute Chagas disease. Benznidazole is started. What is the most common side effect of benznid...

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A 30-year-old man from Central America is diagnosed with acute Chagas disease. Benznidazole is started. What is the most common side effect of benznidazole?

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Dermatological reactions (allergic dermatitis/rash), which occur in approximately 30% of patients, typically in the first 2 weeks of treatment

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Nephrotoxicity

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Ototoxicity

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Pulmonary fibrosis

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No side effects have been reported

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Benznidazole Side Effects

A 30-year-old man from Central America is diagnosed with acute Chagas disease. Benznidazole is started. What is the most common side effect of benznidazole?