Hypersensitivity reaction to intravenous ondansetron: A case report

Ondansteron is widely used as prophylaxis for postoperative nausea and vomiting and is associated with various side effects. We present a case of hypersensitivity reaction in the form of itching and rashes in a 6‐year‐old female patient with a single dose of intravenous ondansetron. Even though hype...

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Published in:Clinical case reports 2022-09, Vol.10 (9), p.e06363-n/a
Main Authors: Devkota, Sagar, Pradhan, Umesh, Gajurel, Ishu
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anesthesia
Antiemetics
Case reports
Consent
Constipation
Hypersensitivity reaction
Nausea
Ondansetron
Vomiting
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Summary:Ondansteron is widely used as prophylaxis for postoperative nausea and vomiting and is associated with various side effects. We present a case of hypersensitivity reaction in the form of itching and rashes in a 6‐year‐old female patient with a single dose of intravenous ondansetron. Even though hypersensitivity reactions associated with ondansetron are rare, we should all be cautious while administering the drug and should be prepared with all necessary emergency drugs and equipment.
ISSN:2050-0904
2050-0904
DOI:10.1002/ccr3.6363