Severe hypersensitivity reaction to etoposide phosphate: A case report

Severe hypersensitivity reaction to etoposide phosphate: A case report

Abstract Hypersensitivity to etoposide phosphate has rarely been documented. We report a case of severe hypersensitivity reaction to etoposide phosphate in an old man. The patient experienced anaphylactic shock and has been hospitalized in intensive care unit. Vigilance is required regarding potenti...

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Main Authors: Camille Cotteret, Julia Rousseau, Kaouther Zribi, Joel Schlatter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-09-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
Subjects:
adverse drug reaction
anaphylactic shock
etoposide phosphate
hypersensitivity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2732
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Summary:Abstract Hypersensitivity to etoposide phosphate has rarely been documented. We report a case of severe hypersensitivity reaction to etoposide phosphate in an old man. The patient experienced anaphylactic shock and has been hospitalized in intensive care unit. Vigilance is required regarding potential severe reactions with etoposide phosphate formulation.
ISSN:2050-0904

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