A 24-year-old man develops generalised urticaria, wheeze and lip swelling immediately after receiving intravenous Co-amoxiclav. He is hypotensive at 8...

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A 24-year-old man develops generalised urticaria, wheeze and lip swelling immediately after receiving intravenous Co-amoxiclav. He is hypotensive at 80/40 mmHg and has oxygen saturation 88% on air. What is the single most appropriate immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular Adrenaline 500 micrograms (1 in 1000) into the anterolateral thigh

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Intravenous Chlorphenamine

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Intravenous Hydrocortisone

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Nebulised Salbutamol

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Rapid intravenous normal saline bolus only

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis

A 24-year-old man develops generalised urticaria, wheeze and lip swelling immediately after receiving intravenous Co-amoxiclav. He is hypotensive at 80/40 mmHg and has oxygen saturation 88% on air. What is the single most appropriate immediate treatment?