Drug allergies

Drug allergies
Definition:
Drug allergies are a group of symptoms caused by allergic reaction to a drug (medication).
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Drug allergies can pose a significant problem, not only because of the symptoms they cause, but also because they can prevent or hinder the use of the more effective medications to treat medical conditions.
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drug allergies you may have
medications you are taking
bleeding problems you may have
whether you are pregnant ...
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"Drug allergies." Pediatrics for Parents 18 (2000): 1.
Fielding, Jonathan. "Our Health; Drug Reactions Differ From Side Effects." The Los Angeles Times, February 7, 2000 ...
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List any drug allergies
Consider any personal lifestyle habits or work-related activities that may be affected by complicated therapy schedules ...
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What can be done to prevent drug allergies?
If you are allergic to a member of family of drugs such as penicillin or aspirin, then all other members of that family should be avoided unless negative skin or challenge tests have been performed.
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Make sure your doctor is aware of all the medicines you take and any drug allergies you might have. You may be told to avoid food and fluids for 8 hours before the test.
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- Tell your pediatrician about any history of drug allergies in your family.
- Get prompt treatment for urinary tract infections and streptococcal throat and skin infections.
GETTING HELP
Call your doctor if: ...
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Medications you take, including dietary and herbal supplements
Known drug allergies, including allergies to aspirin or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others)
Treatments that you've received with corticosteroid medications ...
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Prior to starting an antibiotic, be sure to tell the doctor about any drug allergies. Continue antibiotics for at least 5 days after all signs of infection have cleared.
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If you are prescribed antibiotics, always tell your health professional about other medications or dietary supplements you are taking, any special diet you may be following, any food or drug allergies you may have, ...
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A primary cause of bed-wetting is allergy. Their parents are more likely to have hives, hay fever, urinary tract infection, food allergies, or drug allergies.
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INCLUSION/EXCLUSION CRITERIA: The medical or social standards determining whether a person may or may not be allowed to enter a clinical trial. For example, some trials may exclude persons with chronic liver disease or with certain drug allergies; ...
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Tell your health care provider about all medicines, herbs, and vitamins that you take. Make sure you tell your provider and pharmacist about any drug allergies you have, and if you have had side effects from any drugs.
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