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What is A 70-year-old man was administered penicillin intravenously. Within 5 minutes, he developed generalized uicaria, swelling of lips, hypotension and bronchospasm. The first choice of treatment is to administer - and explain in detail?
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Epinephrine injection Generalized uicaria, swelling of lips, hypotension and bronchospasm within 5 minutes of taking penicillin suggest the diagnosis of anaphylactic type of hypersensitivity. Epienephrine (S.C./i.m.) is DOC for anaphylactic shock.