Acute coronary syndrome after initiation of amoxicillin/clavulanate

Acute Med. 2023;22(1):47-49. doi: 10.52964/AMJA.0933.

Abstract

We report the case of a 54 year old man referred to the Emergency Department for rapid onset of an itchy rash and oppressive epigastric pain after assumption of amoxicillin/clavulanate. Electrocardiogram aand laboratory findings were consistent with acute coronaty syndrome. After coronary angiography, diagnosis of type II Kounis syndrome was made.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome* / diagnostic imaging
  • Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination / adverse effects
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Electrocardiography
  • Emergency Service, Hospital
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination