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Acute adverse drug reactions with contrast media after cardiac catheterization: can we identify those at risk?

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Adverse reactions to contrast media are classified as acute or delayed reactions. Acute adverse drug reactions (ADRs) secondary to contrast media typically occur within 1 hour of contrast administration, as… Click to show full abstract

Adverse reactions to contrast media are classified as acute or delayed reactions. Acute adverse drug reactions (ADRs) secondary to contrast media typically occur within 1 hour of contrast administration, as compared to within 1–7 hours for delayed reactions. ADRs have been attributed to the activation of complement and fibrinolytic systems along with the release of histamine, prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and bradykinins (1,2).

Keywords: acute adverse; contrast media; reactions contrast; adverse drug; drug reactions

Journal Title: Journal of thoracic disease
Year Published: 2019

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