Drug Allergies
Allergic reaction - drug (medication); Drug hypersensitivity; Medication hypersensitivity
Prevention
There is generally no way to prevent development of a drug allergy.
If you have a known drug allergy, avoiding the medication is the best way to prevent an allergic reaction. You may also be told to avoid similar medicines. For example, if you are allergic to penicillin, you should also avoid amoxicillin or ampicillin.
In some cases, a doctor may approve use of a drug that causes an...
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Drug allergies
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Drug allergies are a group of symptoms caused by an allergic reaction to a drug (medication).Alternative NamesAllergic reaction - drug (medication);... Read more »
Drug allergies
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Allergic reaction - drug (medication); Drug hypersensitivity; Medication hypersensitivitySymptomsAnaphylaxis, or severe allergic reaction (see... Read more »
Drug allergies
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Allergic reaction - drug (medication); Drug hypersensitivity; Medication hypersensitivityTreatmentThe treatment goal is to relieve symptoms and... Read more »
Allergy drugs may fight diabetes, obesity
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