Intravenous ondansetron induced hypersensitivity reaction: a case report
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20211657Keywords:
Ondansetron, Adverse drug reaction, Intravenous, HypersensitivityAbstract
Ondansetron a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist has been widely used as a prophylactic antiemetic for chemotherapy induced and anaesthesia related nausea and vomiting. Anaphylaxis and anaphylactoid reaction rarely occur in less than 1% of the patients and may lead to potentially life-threatening events. This study is one such rare case report of hypersensitivity reaction to intravenous ondansetron in a perioperative setting. Familiarity about anaphylactoid reactions to intravenous ondansetron among the health practitioners would help them to bring about a rational approach to decrease its incidence.
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