title: Anaphylactoid shock induced by oxytocin administration--a case report.
abstract: "Piton-S", a preparation of synthetic hormone of oxytocin, is the most common pharmacologic agent used for the induction and augmentation of labor, as well as preventing postpartum hemorrhage owing to its uterotonic properties. There are many adverse effects reported with oxytocin, including hypotension and tachycardia. Anaphylactoid reaction to oxytocin is extremely rare. Here we bring forth a case who sustained from anaphylactoid shock following oxytocin administration during the act of cesarean section. We would like to discuss the proper management of perioperative anaphylaxis after review of similar cases in the literature.
authors.affiliation: Departments of Anesthesiology, Chi-Mei Medical Center (Yung Kang and Liou Ying Campus), Yung Kang City, Tainan, Taiwan, ROC.
authors.forename: Ming-Chung
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.forename: Teng-Kuei
authors.initials: TK
authors.lastname: Hsieh
authors.forename: Che-An
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: Chin-Chen
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Chu
authors.forename: Jen-Yin
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Jhi-Joung
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Ja-Ping
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Shieh
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010121:Oxytocin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011247:Pregnancy
chemical_list: D010121:Oxytocin