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Angioedema associated with droperidol administration
J F Palombaro1, C E Klingelberger
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California, USA.
Annals of Emergency Medicine
|March 1, 1996
Summary
A rare case of droperidol-induced angioedema occurred in a healthy young man, causing severe tongue swelling. This highlights the potential for rapid-onset allergic reactions to medications, even without prior allergy history.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Pharmacology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Angioedema is localized swelling of subcutaneous tissues, potentially causing airway compromise.
- Droperidol is an antiemetic and antipsychotic medication.
- Drug-induced angioedema is a known but often underdiagnosed adverse reaction.