Question

A 37-year-old man presents with anaphylaxis after a peanut exposure. He has generalised urticaria, wheeze and hypotension. What is the most important immediate drug treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular Adrenaline 0.5 mg (1:1000) in the anterolateral thigh

Answer

Intravenous Chlorphenamine

Answer

Oral Prednisolone

Answer

Nebulised Salbutamol only

Answer

Subcutaneous Adrenaline 0.3 mg

Practice question

A 37-year-old man presents with anaphylaxis after a peanut exposure. He has generalised urticaria, wheeze and hypotension. What is the most important immediate drug treatment?