title: Hydrocortisone anaphylaxis: a new case report.
abstract: In this report we describe a case of a nonatopic patient who developed an anaphylactoid reaction immediately after receiving intravenous hydrocortisone. The patient recovered after reanimation techniques and intravenous administration of atropine, epinephrine and plasma expanders. Although allergic reactions to corticosteroids appear to be rare there are a few case reports in the literature. This case is presented to draw the attention of clinicians to the occasional hazard of intravenous corticosteroid preparations, specially hydrocortisone.
authors.affiliation: Pharmacy service, Hospital Clinic i Provincial, Barcelona, Spain.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Corominas
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Mañé
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Codina
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Paz
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ribas
mesh_terms: D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D006854:Hydrocortisone