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Injection site reaction

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Overview

Injection site reactions are allergic reactions that result in cutaneous necrosis that may occur at sites of medication injection, typically presenting in one of two forms: (1) those associated with intravenous infusion or, (2) those related to intramuscular injection.[1]:123-4 Intramuscular injections may produce a syndrome called livedo dermatitis.

Causes

Causes

Injection Site Pain
Injection Site Swelling
  • Hydroxyprogesterone caproate Injection
Injection Site Pruritus
  • Hydroxyprogesterone caproate Injection
See Also

See Also

References

References

  1. James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews’ Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.). Saunders. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.

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