Anaphylaxis following intravenous ranitidine: A rare adverse reaction of a common drug

作者:Chopra Deepti; Arora Pooja; Khan Shamimullah; Dwivedi Shridhar*
来源:INDIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY, 2014, 46(2): 234-236.
DOI:10.4103/0253-7613.129334

摘要

Ranitidine hydrochloride is a widely used drug that is generally well-tolerated. Anaphylaxis is rarely observed with ranitidine. We report a case who developed severe anaphylaxis following single dose of intravenous ranitidine. The article highlights the importance of recognition of this serious adverse event and re-emphasizes the need for cautious use of drugs, especially in those with known history of allergy.