Anaphylactoid shock induced by oxytocin administration--a case report.
"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.
Lin
Ming-Chung
MC
Departments of Anesthesiology, Chi-Mei Medical Center (Yung Kang and Liou Ying Campus), Yung Kang City, Tainan, Taiwan, ROC.
Hsieh
Teng-Kuei
TK
Liu
Che-An
CA
Chu
Chin-Chen
CC
Chen
Jen-Yin
JY
Wang
Jhi-Joung
JJ
Shieh
Ja-Ping
JP
D000328:Adult; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010121:Oxytocin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011247:Pregnancy
D010121:Oxytocin