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What Causes Palpitations And High BP After Taking IV Magnex Injection?

Hi yesterday my dad had an IV Magnex injection and within say 10-15 minutes of the administration of this drug, he developed generalized discomfort with profuse sweating, palpitation, escalation in BP, and abnormal EKG, repeated 3 times with findings of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy, what could be the possible cause??
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Magnex injection is having cephoperazone and sulbactum combination.
Both are broad spectrum antibiotic.
They can cause allergic reaction in sensitive individuals.
So his immediate symptoms are likely due to allergic reaction to Magnex injection.
Another possibility is acute, sudden onset pulmonary embolism.
Thrombus from injection site might dislodge and entrapped in pulmonary vessels and cause pulmonary embolism and all symptoms.
So, these are possible causes for his sudden symptoms.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks.
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What Causes Palpitations And High BP After Taking IV Magnex Injection?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Magnex injection is having cephoperazone and sulbactum combination. Both are broad spectrum antibiotic. They can cause allergic reaction in sensitive individuals. So his immediate symptoms are likely due to allergic reaction to Magnex injection. Another possibility is acute, sudden onset pulmonary embolism. Thrombus from injection site might dislodge and entrapped in pulmonary vessels and cause pulmonary embolism and all symptoms. So, these are possible causes for his sudden symptoms. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks.