Metronidazole induced anaphylactic shock: a case report

Abstract

Metronidazole induced anaphylactic shock is an extremely rare drug reaction. We reported a 39-year-old man with severe anaphylactic shock caused by Metronidazole. He denied history of food or drugs allergy. Severe cardiovascular collapse suddenly occurred after receiving intravenous Metronidazole. The patient was successfully managed as a case of anaphylactic shock and finally discharge.