Severe hypersensitivity reaction to etoposide phosphate: A case report

Hypersensitivity to etoposide phosphate has rarely been documented. We report a case of severe hypersensitivity reaction to etoposide phosphate in an old man. The patient experienced anaphylactic shock and has been hospitalized in intensive care unit. Vigilance is required regarding potential severe...

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Published in:Clinical case reports 2020-09, Vol.8 (9), p.1821-1823
Main Authors: Cotteret, Camille, Rousseau, Julia, Zribi, Kaouther, Schlatter, Joel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
adverse drug reaction
anaphylactic shock
Case Report
Case Reports
etoposide phosphate
hypersensitivity
Hypotension
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Summary:Hypersensitivity to etoposide phosphate has rarely been documented. We report a case of severe hypersensitivity reaction to etoposide phosphate in an old man. The patient experienced anaphylactic shock and has been hospitalized in intensive care unit. Vigilance is required regarding potential severe reactions with etoposide phosphate formulation. Hypersensitivity to etoposide phosphate has rarely been documented. We report a case of severe hypersensitivity reaction to etoposide phosphate in an old man. The patient experienced anaphylactic shock and has been hospitalized in intensive care unit. Vigilance is required regarding potential severe reactions with etoposide phosphate formulation.
ISSN:2050-0904
2050-0904
DOI:10.1002/ccr3.2732