A Case of Anaphylactic Shock Due to Levofloxacin Eye Drops Confirmed by a Prick Test.

Cureus

Department of Dermatology and Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, JPN.

Published: February 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • Topical levofloxacin eye drops are generally safe but can cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylactic shock.
  • A case study highlights a patient who experienced anaphylaxis following the use of levofloxacin eye drops for a corneal injury, confirmed through a skin prick test.
  • The text also provides a summary of other reported hypersensitivity cases linked to levofloxacin and its similar drug, ofloxacin.

Article Abstract

Topical levofloxacin has been used safely, but it can induce life-threatening hypersensitivities. We report a case of anaphylactic shock caused by levofloxacin eye drops during the treatment of a corneal injury, confirmed by a prick test. Reported cases of hypersensitivity to levofloxacin and its racemate ofloxacin eye drops are also summarized.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10924633PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.53804DOI Listing

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