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Metronidazole-induced anaphylactic shock is an extremely rare drug reaction.
Intravenous metronidazole can rarely cause severe anaphylactic shock presenting as sudden cardiovascular collapse and pulseless ventricular tachycardia.
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Clinicians should remain vigilant for rare metronidazole anaphylaxis with IV use; this case leaves open questions on incidence and risk factors.
Metronidazole induced anaphylactic shock is an extremely rare drug reaction. We reported a 39-year-old man with severe anaphylactic shock caused by Metronidazole. He denied history of food or drugs allergy. Severe cardiovascular collapse suddenly occurred after receiving intravenous Metronidazole. The patient was successfully managed as a case of anaphylactic shock and finally discharge.
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