Possible immunoglobulin-E-dependent sugammadex-induced anaphylaxis caused by an epitope other than γ-cyclodextrin: a case report

Abstract Background Sugammadex is a synthetic γ-cyclodextrin derivative designed to selectively bind to steroidal neuromuscular blocking agents and reverse their effects. Although many cases of sugammadex-induced anaphylaxis have been reported, few studies have investigated the underlying mechanism....

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Main Authors: Tatsuo Horiuchi, Tomonori Takazawa, Shinya Sakamoto, Masaki Orihara, Akihiko Yokohama, Mutsumi Uchiyama, Shigeru Saito
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-02894-3