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Article: Acetaminophen (paracetamol)-induced anaphylactic shock.
- Article from:
- Southern Medical Journal
- Article date:
- July 1, 2002
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ABSTRACT: Acetaminophen (paracetamol) is a widely prescribed analgesic-antipyretic drug. Adverse allergic reactions to this drug are rare. We report a case of anaphylactic shock due to acetaminophen. Results of skin prick tests and intradermal tests were negative. Oral rechallenge resulted in generalized urticaria associated with an increased plasma level of histamine. Acetaminophen should be added to the list of causes of anaphylaxis.
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ACETAMINOPHEN (paracetamol) is a widely prescribed analgesic-antipyretic drug throughout the world, available without prescription in most countries. Allergic-like reactions to this drug, including urticaria, ...