Zomepirac-induced anaphylactic shock: an under-reported phenomenon.

Abstract	Two patients presented with signs and symptoms of apparent zomepirac-induced anaphylactic shock. All recovered with appropriated therapy. The theories of the mechanisms by which nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs cause this serious adverse reaction are discussed.
Authors	D E Haines, G N Witte, H B Graman, R E Uphold
Journal	The American journal of the medical sciences (Am J Med Sci) Vol. 290 Issue 4 Pg. 165-6 (Oct 1985) ISSN: 0002-9629 [Print] United States
PMID	4073114 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References	Anti-Inflammatory Agents Pyrroles zomepirac Tolmetin
Topics	Adult Anaphylaxis (chemically induced) Anti-Inflammatory Agents (adverse effects) Female Humans Hypotension (chemically induced) Male Middle Aged Pyrroles (adverse effects) Tolmetin (adverse effects, analogs & derivatives)

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