2023-04-19 20:31:47
Los medicines are an alternative to treatment for a variety of diseases. It can decrease and eliminate the presence of discomforts present in the body, however, some can cause adverse effects when ingested or injected due to allergies.
Las allergies are not only caused by food or allergens in the environment, there may also be allergies to certain medicines. It is necessary for the person to know regarding it to avoid health conditions and inform it in any case of requesting medical attention.
Las allergies They are usually detected when they are administered, but on some occasions the patients can confuse the reactions with side effects of the drug. medicine. In this note we will explain how to know if you are allergic to any medicine and what can you do.
What are the allergies a medicines?
Las allergies appear when the immune system reacts to a substance or food that does not cause a reaction in most people, that is, the immune system produces antibodies to a allergen which is not harmful. Upon contact, there may be inflammation of the skin, respiratory tract and digestive system, reports the Mayo Clinic.
Therefore, the allergy still medicine It occurs when there is a harmful reaction in the person who is consuming it. most of allergies tend to be mild, reactions usually disappear on stopping the medicinebut some can be serious or be signs of being allergic to another medicine, details Cigna, who lists the symptoms:
- Hives, rash, or blisters
- Difficulty breathing, runny nose, wheezing, cough, or fever
- Anaphylaxis, where the person will need treatment urgently. It is characterized by the presence of all symptoms following one hour of consuming it.
Mayo Clinic reveals That any medicine can cause a allergic reactionHowever, some are more closely related, such as penicillin, ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, medicines chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer and medicines for autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
How to confirm that I have allergy to some medicine?
In case of suspicions regarding the allergy to some medicine, Clínica Universidad de Navarra describes some reliable methods to detect the allergy:
- Challenge or tolerance test: administer the drug at the usual dose and check the patient’s tolerance
- Basophil activation test: the patient will be able to know the amount of drugs to which he is allergic
Cigna reports that the best way to avoid adverse reactions to the medicines is their suspension. Medical staff may suggest alternative medicines for him treatment that the patient needs, as well as trying methods to reverse the effects.
(With information from Mayo Clinic, Cigna, Clínica Universidad de Navarra)
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