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Heart patients on toprol (metoprolol) who have anaphylactic shock from food allergies. how are they treated? still with typical epinephrine?

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Dr. V Reddy answered

Yes: Anaphylactic shock is treated with epi in almost all cases.

Answered 8/22/2018

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Believe so: I believe so but there are other meds used also.

Answered 9/28/2016

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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.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Yes: Epinephrine is still first line treatment.

Answered 2/20/2016

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