Parenteral Benzyl Alcohol-Induced Hypersensitivity Reaction
- 1 September 1986
- journal article
- case report
- Published by SAGE Publications in Drug Intelligence & Clinical Pharmacy
- Vol. 20 (9) , 689-691
- https://doi.org/10.1177/106002808602000912
Abstract
An uncommon hypersensitivity reaction due to parenteral benzyl alcohol administration is reported. One patient treated with benzyl alcohol-preserved cytarabine, vincristine, and heparin solutions developed a systemic hypersensitivity reaction on three separate occasions. Hypersensitivity to benzyl alcohol was confirmed by skin testing. Clinically, the patient presented with a fever and a maculopapular rash on the chest and arms. None of the reactions were life-threatening or required hospitalization of the patient.Keywords
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