Anaphylaxis to Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Literature Review
Annals of Dermatology
; : 438-441, 2019.
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ABSTRACT
Chlorpheniramine maleate is commonly used antihistamine. Since antihistamines are the main therapeutic agents for symptomatic treatment of urticaria, anaphylaxis to antihistamines may lead to errors in diagnosis and treatment. We report a case of anaphylaxis induced by chlorpheniramine maleate confirmed by intradermal test. A 35-year-old female experienced history of anaphylaxis after intramuscular injection of chlorpheniramine maleate. Skin prick test was negative, but intradermal test was positive. Patient also experienced mild dizziness after intradermal test and refused to perform any further evaluation such as oral challenge test. Anaphylaxis for chlorpheniramine maleate is very rare but should be considered.
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Assunto principal:
Pele
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Urticária
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Testes Intradérmicos
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Clorfeniramina
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Diagnóstico
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Tontura
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Antagonistas dos Receptores Histamínicos
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Anafilaxia
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Injeções Intramusculares
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Annals of Dermatology
Ano de publicação:
2019
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Article