A patient has been prescribed silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) cream to treat burns on his leg. Normal adverse effects of silver sulfadiazine cream include:

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Transient leukopenia (a temporary decrease in the white blood cell count) on days two to four of treatment with silver sulfadiazine cream is a known, but typically self-resolving, side effect. This medication does not commonly cause worsening of burn symptoms, a red scaly rash that resolves with continued use, or hypercalcemia.

A Patient Has Been Prescribed Silver Sulfadiazine (Silvadene) Cream to Treat