Systemic anaphylaxis caused by parenteral spectinomycin.
Spectinomycin is commonly used for the treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea, and is considered to be a safe drug. We have described a case of anaphylaxis characterized by peripheral vascular collapse after intramuscular administration of spectinomycin.
D000328:Adult; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006069:Gonorrhea / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D008297:Male; D000198:Spectinomycin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000198:Spectinomycin