Anaphylaxis produced by oxaliplatin

J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2005;15(1):75-7.

Abstract

We are discussing two patients, with clinically compatible reactions, who display an immediate hypersensitive mechanism following the administration of oxaliplatin, confirmed by the performance of cutaneous tests.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anaphylaxis / etiology*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / immunology
  • Colonic Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Organoplatinum Compounds / adverse effects*
  • Organoplatinum Compounds / immunology
  • Oxaliplatin

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Organoplatinum Compounds
  • Oxaliplatin