Dextran 40 anaphylaxis.
A case report illustrating an anaphylactic reaction to low molecular weight dextran (dextran 40) is presented. The incidence, possible etiology, manifestations, and management of this adverse drug reaction are discussed.
D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000209:etiology*; D000941:Antigens; D003911:Dextrans / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
D000941:Antigens; D003911:Dextrans