Ramosetron-induced acute dystonic extrapyramidal reactions: A case report
Abstract
receptor antagonist, are well-documented. However, reports of similar effects following ramosetron administration are rare. This case report presents a 40-year-old female patient who exhibited involuntary shoulder movements, characterized by rhythmic, convulsion-like up and down motions, shortly after receiving a single dose of ramosetron for postoperative nausea in the post-anesthetic care unit. The symptoms promptly resolved after the administration of intravenous benzodiazepine. This case highlights the importance of recognizing and managing uncommon extrapyramidal motor disturbances associated with ramosetron use.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Nausea and vomiting management
Chemotherapy-related skin toxicity
Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia
- Publisher
- Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
- Volume
- 20
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 446–448
- Publication date
- 1 April 2026
- Language
- EN