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Anaphylactic reaction after intravenous injection of ketorolac for colicky pain: a case report and review of literature
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  • Susmin Karki,
  • Gentle Shrestha,
  • Sushil Yadav,
  • Ravi Shah,
  • Saurav Agrawal,
  • Asmita Parajuli
Susmin Karki
Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine

Corresponding Author:shusmink@gmail.com

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Gentle Shrestha
Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine
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Sushil Yadav
Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine
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Ravi Shah
Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine
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Saurav Agrawal
Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine
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Asmita Parajuli
Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine
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Abstract

Ketorolac has wider clinical use in acute pain management due to cost-effectiveness and safety. We report a case of anaphylaxis to intravenous ketorolac to manage ureteric colic. Health professionals should be aware of the anaphylactic reaction, which is rare yet potentially fatal.