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[Editor]

Anaphylactic drug reactions

a) The severity of cutaneous manifestations correlates well with cardiovascular changes.

b) When a reaction occurs after a barbiturate and a muscle relaxant have been given intravenously in rapid sequence, it is more likely that the barbiturate is at fault.

c) Tachycardia after a suspected drug allergic reaction should be treated with a beta-blocker.

d) The immediate treatment of choice is intravenous hydrocortisone.

e) Reducing the speed of administration of a drug attenuates the effects
of a possible drug reaction.