Life-threatening reaction to indigo carmine--a sulfa allergy?

Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Anesthesiology, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 South First Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153, USA.

Published: January 2006

Indigo carmine is commonly used during cystoscopy when evaluating for lower urinary tract safety after gynecologic surgery. We report a case of severe hypotension and bradycardia following intravenous indigo carmine injection in a patient with known sulfa allergy.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-005-1323-4DOI Listing

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