15 Hospitalized After Allergic Reactions to Antibiotic in Anakapalli

At least 15 people developed allergic reactions after taking antibiotics at Nakkapalli CHC, leading to their transfer to Anakapalli Government Hospital. Medical Superintendent Dr. Srinivas Rao confirmed that the affected batch is under investigation. The condition of the patients is stable.

At least 15 people developed allergic reactions after taking the antibiotic drugs Ciprofloxacin and Metrozil at Nakkapalli CHC on Tuesday. They were subsequently shifted to Anakapalli Government Hospital, according to Dr. Srinivas Rao, the Medical Superintendent of Anakapalli District.

Dr. Srinivas Rao stated, "The patients were moved to Anakapalli Government Hospital. The drug control officer has been informed, and the batch of medicines in question will be halted until further reports from the Drugs Control Department are available. The patients are currently stable." State Minister Anitha emphasized that all necessary measures should be taken to assist the affected patients.

Rao further explained that the patients were urgently transported to the district hospital in Anakapalli. "Yesterday evening, we received a call from the Medical Superintendent at Nakkapalli CHC, reporting that over 15 individuals exhibited allergic reactions, including vomiting, after consuming the antibiotics Ciprofloxacin and Metrozil. Our home minister Anitha instructed immediate precautionary and rescue efforts," he said.

Adding details, Rao mentioned, "Three specialized groups were mobilized: general medicine, pediatrics, and emergency medical teams. They administered Avil and Decadron to counter the allergic reactions, and everyone is now stable. Only one patient, a 50-year-old man with a history of fever and epilepsy, was transferred to KGH for enhanced care. The remaining patients, including three pediatric cases with a history of jaundice, are stable and continuing treatment."