ICD-10 Specific code T88.6: Anaphylactic shock due to adverse effect of correct drug or medicament properly administered

Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.

Translations

Language Translation
Flag for English language  English Anaphylactic shock due to adverse effect of correct drug or medicament properly administered
Flag for French language  French Choc anaphylactique dû à des effets indésirables d'une substance médicamenteuse appropriée et correctement administrée

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 XIX Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
2 T80-T88 Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified
3 T88 Other complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified
4 T88.6 Anaphylactic shock due to adverse effect of correct drug or medicament properly administered

Indicated medicines

Active Ingredient Description
Dimetindene

Dimetindene is an antihistaminic of the alkylamine group. Its action is the result of the capture of histamine Η1 subunits. It has mild anticholinergic and sedative action.

Methylprednisolone

Methylprednisolone is a synthetic glucocorticoid and a methyl derivative of prednisolone. Methylprednisolone is a potent anti-inflammatory agent with the capacity to profoundly inhibit the immune system.

Prednisolone

Prednisolone is a glucocorticoid which has anti-inflammatory activity. Naturally occurring glucocorticoids (hydrocortisone and cortisone), which also have salt-retaining properties, are used as replacement therapy in adrenocortical deficiency states. Their synthetic analogs are primarily used for their potent anti-inflammatory effects in disorders of many organ systems.

Promethazine

Promethazine is a potent, long acting, antihistamine with additional anti-emetic central sedative and anti-cholinergic properties.