A 35-year-old woman suddenly develops generalised urticaria, facial swelling, wheeze and hypotension shortly after receiving intravenous Ceftriaxone. ...

Question

A 35-year-old woman suddenly develops generalised urticaria, facial swelling, wheeze and hypotension shortly after receiving intravenous Ceftriaxone. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular Adrenaline 0.5 mg of 1:1000 into the anterolateral thigh

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Intravenous Chlorphenamine

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Intravenous Hydrocortisone only

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Nebulised Salbutamol only

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Oral Cetirizine

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis

A 35-year-old woman suddenly develops generalised urticaria, facial swelling, wheeze and hypotension shortly after receiving intravenous Ceftriaxone. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?