Fatal anaphylactic reaction to tetracycline in the postoperative period.
A case of anaphylactic reaction in the form of acute cyanosis, hypotension with sudden and unexpected death of a patient in the post-operative period following the administration of tetracycline is described. There was no history of previous exposure to the drug.
D000328:Adult; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D001062:Appendectomy; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000401:mortality; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000009:adverse effects*
D013752:Tetracycline