Research Article

In Silico Risk Assessment of HLA-A*02:06-Associated Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Caused by Cold Medicine Ingredients

Table 1

Ingredients contained in popular cold medicines available in Japan. Chinese herbs, vitamins, and lysozyme are excluded from the table.

Drug nameTherapeutic category

AcetaminophenAnalgesic; antipyretic
AmbroxolExpectorant
BromhexineExpectorant; mucolytic
CaffeineCNS stimulant; respiratory stimulant
CarbinoxamineAntihistaminic
d-ChlorpheniramineAntihistaminic
ClemastineAntihistaminic
DextromethorphanAntitussive
DihydrocodeineAnalgesic (narcotic); antitussive
EthenzamideAnalgesic
GuaiacolExpectorant
GuaifenesinExpectorant
IbuprofenAnti-inflammatory; analgesic; antipyretic
IsopropamideAntispasmodic
Loxoprofen (R, S)Anti-inflammatory; analgesic
MequitazineAntihistaminic
d-MethylephedrineAnaleptic
NoscapineAntitussive
PseudoephedrineDecongestant
Tranexamic acidHemostatic