Severe hypertensive reaction to indigo carmine.
An episode of severe hypertension induced by indigo carmine is herein reported. Treatment with intravenous hydralazine was required to restore systemic blood pressure to a safe level. The reported association of indigo carmine with hypertension is reviewed.
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000139:chemically induced*; D007203:Indigo Carmine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007211:Indoles / Q000009:adverse effects*
D007211:Indoles; D007203:Indigo Carmine