Anaphylaxis caused by γ-cyclodextrin in sugammadex

• Published in: Allergology International Vol. 65; no. 3; pp. 356 - 358
• Main Authors: Eri Hotta, Risa Tamagawa-Mineoka, Koji Masuda, Maiko Taura, Yuka Nakagawa, Fuminao Kanehisa, Saki Tashima, Norito Katoh
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Japanese
• Published: JAPANESE SOCIETY OF ALLERGOLOGY 01.07.2016

Dear Editor, Sugammadex is a modified type of γ-cyclodextrin containing 8 thiopropionate side chains. It is used for the safe and rapid reversal of neuromuscular block, such as rocuronium or vecronium. Although several cases were reported as intraoperative anaphylaxis caused by sugammadex, the causa...