Abstract
Intravenous (IV) therapy is associated with a number of potential complications including ecchymosis, extravasation, hematoma, phlebitis, skin necrosis and air embolism. We report a case in which an intravenous injection of clindamycin dramatically produced deep cyanosis, ischemia and swelling of the injected hand which improved within 2-3 days. The underlying mechanism was possibly a vasospasm induced by the irritant action of the drug.
Keywords: Clindamycin; Injection; Cyanosis; Swelling; Hand;Vasospasm.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Harharpreet Kaur
Professor Medicine, MM Medical College, Kumarhatti, Distt. Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i3.234
