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[Anaphylactic shock by ophthalmic wash solution containing chlorhexidine]

T Okuda¹, M Funasaka, M Arimitsu

¹Department of Anesthesiology, Kinki University School of Medicine, Osaka.

Masui. the Japanese Journal of Anesthesiology

|September 1, 1994

Summary

A patient experienced severe anaphylactic shock after using chlorhexidine eye wash. Prompt treatment was successful, and allergy testing confirmed chlorhexidine hypersensitivity, highlighting the need for vigilance.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Allergy and Immunology
Pharmacology

Background:

Chlorhexidine is a widely used antiseptic with known potential for adverse reactions.
Severe adverse events, including anaphylaxis, have been reported with chlorhexidine use in various medical contexts.
Ophthalmic applications of chlorhexidine require careful consideration due to potential ocular and systemic reactions.

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