title: Hypertension during anaesthesia with monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
abstract: A hypertensive response to the induction of anaesthesia with etomidate and atracurium in a patient who recently received tranylcypromine is described. The possible cause is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000771:Anesthesia, Intravenous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001279:Atracurium / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004347:Drug Interactions; D005045:Etomidate / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008875:Middle Aged; D014191:Tranylcypromine / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D001279:Atracurium; D014191:Tranylcypromine; D005045:Etomidate