Anaphylaxis to Ceftriaxone – Evaluation of Two Cases

Allergic reactions to beta-lactamase antibiotics are the most common cause of adverse drug reactions mediated by specific immunological mechanism. Anaphylaxis is diagnosed clinically. In two of our cases, patients developed acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) secondary to anaphylaxis, which w...

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Published in:Journal of Gandaki Medical College (Print) 2018-12, Vol.11 (2), p.82-84
Main Authors: Hirachan, Rozeeta, Gopi, PH, Bibek, R, KC, Hari, Tumaya, G, Thaneshwor, P, Sandeep, N
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Language:English
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anaphylaxis
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ceftriaxone
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Summary:Allergic reactions to beta-lactamase antibiotics are the most common cause of adverse drug reactions mediated by specific immunological mechanism. Anaphylaxis is diagnosed clinically. In two of our cases, patients developed acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) secondary to anaphylaxis, which was however managed successfully without residual deficits.
ISSN:2070-4240
2070-4259
DOI:10.3126/jgmcn.v11i02.22990