A 45-year-old man of Chinese descent presents for management…
A 45-year-old man of Chinese descent presents for management of trigeminal neuralgia. The provider plans to initiate an anticonvulsant that is also used for neuropathic pain. Before starting treatment, the provider orders genetic testing for the HLA-B*1502 allele due to the risk of severe dermatologic reactions in certain populations. Which of the following medications is associated with an increased risk of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) in patients who test positive for this allele?