Which of the following NSAIDs is known to have the highest risk of causing severe dermatologic reactions like Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)?
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Correct answer: Piroxicam
Piroxicam, an oxicam derivative, is associated with a higher incidence of severe cutaneous adverse reactions, including SJS and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), compared to other NSAIDs.
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