Houma, LA
A 17-year-old male asked:
Heart patients on toprol (metoprolol) who have anaphylactic shock from food allergies. how are they treated? still with typical epinephrine?
4 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. V Reddyanswered
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Yes: Anaphylactic shock is treated with epi in almost all cases.
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Dr. Robert Jacksonanswered
Dermatology 45 years experience
Believe so: I believe so but there are other meds used also.
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Dr. Nayla Mumnehanswered
Allergy and Immunology 31 years experience
Epinephrine: Epinephrine is still the drug of choice, although with a beta blocker in the system, one may not be enough and it is advisable to carry 2 doses. In case of protracted anaphylaxis that does not respond to epinephrine, glucagon can be used in the er.
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Dr. Rick Kochanswered
Cardiology 24 years experience
Yes: Epinephrine is still first line treatment.
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Last updated Aug 22, 2018
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