DR. GEORGE TOKODI JR., D.O.

MARIETTA, OH

Research Active
Orthopaedic Surgery NPI registered 21+ years 1 publication 1995 – 1995 NPI: 1215933700
Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Muscle, SkeletalAntiemeticsButtocksInjections, IntramuscularNecrosisHydroxyzine

Practice Location

611 2ND ST
MARIETTA, OH 45750-2123

Phone: (740) 373-8756

What does GEORGE TOKODI research?

Dr. Tokodi studies the adverse effects of hydroxyzine, a medication mainly used to treat anxiety and allergies. In particular, he examines complications stemming from its injection into muscle tissues. One of his key investigations includes a case where a patient developed major tissue necrosis, causing significant pain and requiring surgery due to a mishap where the injection impacted a nearby artery. His work aims to improve awareness among healthcare professionals and patients about the potential risks of this treatment method.

Key findings

  • A patient developed severe tissue necrosis after receiving a hydroxyzine injection, requiring surgery to remove 100 grams of dead tissue.
  • The patient experienced increasing pain four weeks post-injection, leading to a permanent limp due to muscle loss.
  • The study advises against administering hydroxyzine via injection into muscle tissues to prevent serious complications.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Tokodi study side effects of medications?
Yes, Dr. Tokodi specifically studies the side effects associated with hydroxyzine injections.
What complications has Dr. Tokodi found related to hydroxyzine?
He has documented severe tissue damage, including tissue necrosis and the need for surgical intervention due to injection errors.
Is Dr. Tokodi's work relevant to patients who use hydroxyzine?
Absolutely, his research highlights the risks of using hydroxyzine injections, which is vital information for patients and healthcare providers.

Publications in plain English

Massive tissue necrosis after hydroxyzine injection.

1995

The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association

Tokodi G, Huber FC

Plain English
In this study, doctors looked at a 47-year-old man who developed severe tissue damage after receiving an injection of hydroxyzine, a medication often used for anxiety and allergies. Four weeks later, after experiencing increasing pain, the patient had to undergo surgery to remove 100 grams of dead tissue from his buttock, resulting in muscle loss and a permanent limp. The problem occurred because the injection accidentally hit a nearby artery, causing serious complications, leading researchers to advise against using hydroxyzine injections into muscles. Who this helps: This information benefits doctors and patients by highlighting the risks associated with hydroxyzine injections.

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

F C Huber

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