Question

A 35-year-old man develops sudden wheeze, hypotension and generalised urticaria minutes after receiving intravenous Co-amoxiclav. He has difficulty speaking and stridor. What is the most appropriate immediate drug treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular Adrenaline 500 micrograms into the anterolateral thigh

Answer

Intravenous Chlorphenamine 10 mg

Answer

Intravenous Hydrocortisone 200 mg

Answer

Nebulised Salbutamol only

Answer

Oral Prednisolone 40 mg

Practice question

A 35-year-old man develops sudden wheeze, hypotension and generalised urticaria minutes after receiving intravenous Co-amoxiclav. He has difficulty speaking and stridor. What is the most appropriate immediate drug treatment?