Drug Allergy
Definition
Symptoms
Home Care
hives
itching
warning signs
Prevention
Types
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Drug Allergy Home Care
Home care
for mild drug
allergy
includes:
Avoid substances that trigger an
allergic reaction
.
Oral antihistamines for
itching
:
Diphenhydramine
(
Benadryl
)
Chlorpheniramine
Take prescription medications as directed.
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Drug Allergy Home Care: Hives
Related Conditions
Allergic rashes
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Asthma attack
Facial swelling
Hives
Itching
Rash
Wheezing
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Last Updated: Aug 23, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Drug Allergy References:
Cunha BA. Antibiotic selection in the penicillin-allergic patient. Med Clin North Am. 2006 Nov;90(6):1257-64.
Greenberger PA. Drug allergy. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2006 Feb;117(2 Suppl Mini-Primer):S464-70.
Segal AR, Doherty KM, Leggott J, Zlotoff B. Cutaneous reactions to drugs in children. Pediatrics. 2007 Oct;120(4):e1082-96.
