Unusual Symptom of Hypertension associated with Amoxicillin
10.24304/kjcp.2020.30.3.206
- Author:
Young Ah CHO
1
;
Eun Joo CHOI
;
Hyonok YOON
Author Information
1. Mokhwa Convalescent Hospital, 163-25 Cheonsu-ro, Jinju, Gyeongnam 52828, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Korean Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
2020;30(3):206-208
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
An 80-year-old Korean woman who previously experienced penicillin allergy presented to a dental hospital for treatment of a fractured tooth. A dentist extracted the tooth and prescribed her A-cillin (amoxicillin hydrate) 250 mg orally 3 times a day for 3 days and Carol-F® (ibuprofen arginine) orally 3 times a day for 3 days. She received the prescriptions, returned home, and took one dose of each drug. One hour later, she experienced hypertension, itching, shortness of breath, and was unable to move her tongue to pronounce words. Approximately 6 hours after drug administration, the symptoms persisted, and the patient was admitted to an emergency medical center (EMC). The patient was discharged from the EMC after a one-night stay in the hospital for symptomatic treatment.
