Definition: A syndrome that occurs after therapeutic infusion of antibodies into the blood and is characterized by nausea, headache, tachycardia, hypotension, rash, and shortness of breath. It is caused by the release of cytokines from the cells that are targeted by the antibodies. Most patients experience a mild to moderate reaction; however, the reaction may be severe and life-threatening.
Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): Cytokine release syndrome
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Drugs with this side effect as MedDRA Preferred Term
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