Hypersensitivity reactions may manifest in various ways, ranging from local injection site reactions such as erythema, swelling, and pruritus to more severe systemic reactions including angioedema, anaphylaxis, or generalized urticaria
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Do not administer injections preserved with benzyl alcohol to neonates , infants below 13 years , , pregnancy women or nursing mothers , benzyl alcohol has been associated with serious adverse events 7 death , particularly in pediatric patients ( it may cause gasping syndrome ) injections preservative free should be used in these populations