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What is the most serious form of drug allergy with cutaneous reaction that can be fatal?
Question posted by Gracie gatz on 14 March 2024
Last updated on 15 March 2024
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masso
15 March 2024
"The most severe form of immediate allergic reactions is anaphylaxis (an-a-fi-LAK-sis). Symptoms of anaphylaxis include hives, facial or throat swelling, wheezing, light-headedness, vomiting and shock.
Most anaphylactic reactions occur within one hour of taking a medication or receiving an injection of the medication, but sometimes the reaction may start several hours later. Anaphylaxis can result in death, so it is important to seek immediate medical attention if you experience these symptoms.
Antibiotics are the most common culprit of anaphylaxis, but more recently, chemotherapy drugs and monoclonal antibodies have also been shown to induce anaphylaxis."
Source: American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology
masso
15 March 2024
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