Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory intolerance. An anaphylactic reaction to tolmetin.
A case of an anaphylactic reaction to tolmetin sodium was proven by rechallenge. The nature of allergic-like reactions to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is unclear. Caution is advised in treating a patient experiencing such a reaction.
D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011758:Pyrroles / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014046:Tolmetin / Q000009:adverse effects*
D011758:Pyrroles; D014046:Tolmetin