Anaphylaxis manifested by hypotension alone.
Three instances of life-threating adverse reations to intravenous contrast media and penicillin have been presented. Hypotension was the major presenting sign, and was prolonged and relieved only by copious dluid therapy. In 1 case the onset of hypotension was delayed for an hour. Urologists should be aware of the variety and proper treatment of drug reactions.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous; D008297:Male; D000292:Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / Q000188:drug therapy; D010402:Penicillin G Procaine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013997:Time Factors
D003287:Contrast Media; D010402:Penicillin G Procaine; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D004837:Epinephrine