Sulfa Drug Allergy
Drug allergies are a group of symptoms caused by an allergic reaction to a drug (medication).
Alternative Names
Allergic reaction - drug (medication); Drug hypersensitivity; Medication hypersensitivity
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Adverse reactions to drugs are common, and almost any drug can cause an adverse reaction. Reactions range from irritating or mild side effects such as nausea and vomiting to life-threatening
A true drug allergy results from a series of...
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Drug allergies
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Drug allergies
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Drug allergies
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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