title: [Acute circulatory shock following administration of the non-regular enzyme preparation Wobe-Mugos].
abstract: A 54-year-old female patient was treated by a homoeopathic physician with non-orthodox enzyme therapy because of complaints pointing to multiple sclerosis. The therapy consisted of courses of German enzyme preparations (Wobe-Mugos injections, Wobenzym tablets and Wobe-Mugos suppositories), each of which lasted three weeks. During the third course the patient developed a circulatory shock immediately following an injection. She recovered successfully in hospital. On inquiry it became evident that symptoms of tightness, light-headedness and dry mouth had already occurred after a previous injection. In connection with this case a table is presented which reviews the alternative therapies that have been associated with anaphylactic or anaphylactoid reactions.
authors.affiliation: Koninklijke Nederlandse Maatschappij ter bevordering der Pharmacie, Geneesmiddel Informatie Centrum, Gravenhage.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: de Smet
authors.forename: G W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Pegt
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Meyboom
mesh_terms: D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005260:Female; D006705:Homeopathy; D006801:Humans; D006867:Hydrolases / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012431:Rutin / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D004338:Drug Combinations; D012431:Rutin; C023295:Wobenzym; D006867:Hydrolases
vernacular_title: Acute circulatoire shock na toepassing van het niet-reguliere enzympreparaat Wobe-Mugos.