Case Report

Kounis Syndrome as First Manifestation of Allergic Sensitization

Table 1


Allergens reported as responsible for Kounis syndrome

Drugs
 AntibioticsAmoxicillin, cephalosporins, ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, clindamycin, metronidazole, penicillins, telithromycin, vancomycin
 Anticancer drugsCisplatin, oxaliplatin, cyclophosphamide, 5-fluorouracil, rituximab
 AntiviralBrivudine, oseltamavir
 NSAIDAspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, methimazole, propyphenazone
 SteroidsHydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, triamcinolone
 Used in anesthesiaPropofol, etomidate, midazolam, rocuronium, atracurium
 Others5-Fluororacil, atropine, clopidogrel, enalapril, astemizole, fluconazole, gelofusin, hyoscine butylbromide, insulin, lanzoprazole, oral contraceptive pills, nafamostat, pseudophed, ranitidine, sodium bicarbonate, tramadol, ziprasidone
InsectsBee, black widow spider, scorpion, snake, wasp
FoodsBlue crab, crucian, kiwi, mushroom, rice, shell fish, tuna fish, salt fish, uncooked anchovies
OthersAnisakis, dialysate, latex, intravenous contrast media