Glucocorticoids induced allergic reaction

Azeem Khan; Emad Uddin Siddiqui; Shakeel Ahmed

Glucocorticoids induced allergic reaction

Azeem Khan, Emad Uddin Siddiqui, Shakeel Ahmed

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Abstract

Glucocorticoids can cause allergic reaction in rare cases. A ten year old boy, known asthmatic, was treated with intramuscular injection of glucocorticoids, followed by nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. His lips turned pale along with palpitation and light headache. His right eye lid and lower lip were swollen. Heart rate was 177/min, and BP was 66/46 mmHg,. Patient spontaneously improved and symptoms resolved. IV fluids bolus, anti- histamines or epinephrine were not required. The case was seen in September 2012.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1547-1548
Number of pages	2
Journal	Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
Volume	63
Issue number	12
Publication status	Published - Dec 2013
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Allergic reaction
Children
Glucocorticoids

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