Anaphylactic shock following oral penicillin--report of two cases.
Two cases of anaphylactic shock secondary to oral penicillin therapy are presented. The clinical course and treatment of the two patients are discussed. Ways in which physicians and pharmacists may reduce the incidence and severity of anaphylactic reactions to penicillin are reviewed.
D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D001794:Blood Pressure; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010406:Penicillins / Q000009:adverse effects*
D010406:Penicillins