Case report: profound hypotension after anesthetic induction with propofol in patients treated with rifampin.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Rifampin is commonly used for the treatment of tuberculosis and staphylococcal infections, as well as for prevention of infection in cardiac valve and bone surgeries. We report a case of profound hypotension after anesthesia induction with propofol in a patient who was treated with two 600 mg doses of rifampin for prophylaxis of infection before surgery. In a retrospective case-control study of 75 patients, we confirmed this potentially serious drug-drug interaction. After rifampin, there was a significant and prolonged arterial blood pressure reduction when patients received propofol, but not thiopental.
Medical subject headings
- Anesthesia, Intravenous
- Antibiotics, Antitubercular
- Hypotension
- Propofol
- Rifampin