Anaphylactic Reaction Caused by Pelargonium Sidoides (Case Report)
Journal Title: PARIPEX-Indian Journal of Research - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Pelargonium sidoides is a native plant of the South Africa which is turned into a herbal remedyto treat respiratory tract infectionsby phytomedicinal studies. Although severe hypersensitivity reactions to this drug is reported to be very rare, the risk of interactions with anticoagulant (warfarin) and antiplatelet (aspirin) drugs must be kept in mind. We want to report a case of anaphylactic reaction with the need of mechanical ventilation in a patient whoconcurently received P. sidoides and aspirin.
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Tolga TEZER, Nedim ÇEKMEN, Şirali OBA, Emine KURUCA
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