ANAPHYLAXIS TO THE INJECTION OF NICOTINIC ACID (NIACIN); SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT WITH EPINEPHRINE

1 February 1947

journal article
research article
Published by American College of Physicians in Annals of Internal Medicine

Vol. 26 (2) , 290-294
https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-26-2-290

Abstract

Anaphylaxis to nicotinic acid has not been previously described, although cases of sensitivity have been recorded. Two cases of anaphylaxis to this drug are reported in this paper. Epinephririe in the usual dosage is effective in the treatment. The patient should be questioned carefully for sensitivity to nicotinic acid before each injn. of this substance.

Keywords

NICOTINIC ACIDS
EPINEPHRINE
ANAPHYLAXIS

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