Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), bone marrow depression, and drug interactions due to the induction of liver enzymes like CYP450 3A4, are all warnings of Carbamazepine (brand name Tegretol® among others). Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant medication used to treat epilepsy, trigeminal neuralgia, and mania episodes in patients suffering from bipolar disorder. The risk of developing SJS and TEN is higher if the patient is Asian, because it may be genetically inherited risk factors.
The correct answer is C.
References:
https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682237.html
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