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Penicillin Allergic Reaction

Health Encyclopedia: Drug Allergies

Definition

Drug allergies are a group of symptoms caused by allergic reaction to a drug (medication).


Alternative Names

Allergic reaction - drug (medication)


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

In general, adverse reactions to drugs are not uncommon, and almost any drug can cause an adverse reaction. Reactions range from irritating or mild side effects such as nausea and vomiting, to allergic reactions, including life-threatening anaphylaxis. Some dru...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Health Guide

Erythema multiforme
Erythema multiforme is a skin disorder resulting from an allergic reaction. Alternative Names Lyell's syndrome; Stevens-Johnson syndrome; Toxic epidermal... Read more »
Allergy testing
Patch tests - allergy; Scratch tests - allergy; Skin tests - allergy; RAST test What the risks are Skin tests and food allergy tests carry a risk... Read more »
Drug allergies
...pressure, wheezing, and other signs may indicate an anaphylactic reaction. Skin testing may confirm allergy to penicillin-type medications. Testing may be ineffective (or in some cases,... Read more »
Acute upper airway obstruction
...bee sting , which frequently takes the form of an anaphylactic reaction. Other common causes include allergy reaction to peanuts, antibiotics (penicillin), and blood pressure medications (ACE... Read more »
Allergy testing
Allergy tests are any of several tests used to determine the substances to which a person is allergic. Alternative Names Patch tests - allergy; Scratch tests -... Read more »

Medications

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...changes In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek... Read more »

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