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Hydrocortisone anaphylaxis: a new case report.

N Corominas1, J M Mañé, C Codina

  • 1Pharmacy service, Hospital Clinic i Provincial, Barcelona, Spain.

Pharmaceutisch Weekblad. Scientific Edition
|June 19, 1992
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A nonatopic patient experienced a severe anaphylactoid reaction after intravenous hydrocortisone. Prompt medical intervention led to recovery, highlighting potential hazards of corticosteroid infusions.

Area of Science:

  • Clinical Medicine
  • Pharmacology
  • Allergy and Immunology

Background:

  • Corticosteroids, like hydrocortisone, are widely used for their anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties.
  • While generally considered safe, rare adverse reactions to corticosteroids can occur.
  • Anaphylactoid reactions, a type of immediate hypersensitivity, are a potential concern.

Observation:

  • A case report details a nonatopic individual who developed an anaphylactoid reaction immediately following intravenous hydrocortisone administration.
  • The patient exhibited signs of severe hypersensitivity shortly after the infusion began.
  • No prior history of atopy or corticosteroid allergy was noted in this patient.

Findings:

  • The patient's reaction was successfully managed with reanimation, atropine, epinephrine, and plasma expanders.

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  • This case underscores that even nonatopic individuals can experience anaphylactoid reactions to intravenous corticosteroids.
  • Allergic reactions to corticosteroids, though infrequent, are documented in medical literature.

    • Implications:

    • Clinicians should be aware of the potential for anaphylactoid reactions to intravenous hydrocortisone, even in patients without allergies.
    • Vigilance during and after corticosteroid administration is crucial for prompt recognition and management of adverse events.
    • This case emphasizes the importance of considering rare drug reactions in differential diagnoses for acute hypersensitivity syndromes.