Streptomycin induced hypersensitivity reaction in patient diagnosed with tuberculosis

Abstract

Streptomycin induced hypersensitive reaction is a very rare. However, it was reported in the form of itching, bronchospasm and breathlessness. A 58 Years old male patient present with chief complaints of anaphylactic reactions after 2 doses of intramuscular injection of Streptomycin-500mg and diagnosed as susceptible adverse drug reaction due to Streptomycin. He was prescribed with single dose of tablet Cetrizine- 5mg to subside complications. The case was critically analyzed by multiple specialists, reported and documented by pharmacovigilence committee of pharmacy practice department.