A case of mannitol hypersensitivity.

A case of mannitol hypersensitivity.

Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology (2013-09-26)

Donita D Lightner, Kevin De Braganca, Stephen W Gilheeney, Yasmin Khakoo, Kim Kramer, Morad Balas

ABSTRACT

Mannitol is used for increased intracranial pressure and prevention of nephrotoxicity. We present a case report of a patient who experienced an anaphylactic response to mannitol and review the literature.

MATERIALS

Product Number

Brand

Product Description

M0200000

Mannitol, European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

M9647

Sigma-Aldrich

D-Mannitol, ACS reagent

M4125

Sigma-Aldrich

D-Mannitol, ≥98% (GC)

D2600000

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride, European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard