Inclisiran-Induced Fixed Drug Eruption in a Patient With Refractory Hypercholesterolemia
We report the case of a 72-year-old man with a history of atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and refractory hypercholesterolemia who developed a fixed drug eruption following treatment with inclisiran, a small interfering RNA (siRNA) targeting proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9). The patient had documented statin intolerance and inadequate response to ezetimibe and bempedoic acid, prompting initiation of inclisiran. Following the second injection, he developed a persistent pruritic erythematous rash affecting the lower abdomen and legs. Dermatologic assessment, including skin biopsy, confirmed a drug eruption. Symptoms improved with topical therapy and antihistamines. Due to the ongoing need for lipid control, bempedoic acid was reintroduced without recurrence of the rash. This case highlights a rare cutaneous adverse reaction to inclisiran and underscores the importance of monitoring for dermatologic complications associated with novel lipid-lowering therapies.
Authors
- Jawad Akbar Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6955-3282)
- Shahab Shahab
Institutions
- Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust (GB)
- Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-12-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.98687
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01