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Drug Allergies

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Alternative Names

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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