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How to prevent drug allergies

   Drug allergy is a reaction of the body's immune system to the use of drugs, including topical, oral and inhalant drugs. Drug allergies can be very dangerous and can even lead to death. Therefore, after using the medicine, there are abnormal symptoms. You should stop using the drug. and see a doctor immediately




Types of drugs that often cause drug allergies

Penicillin : antibiotic or anti-inflammatory disinfectant.

Insulin : medicine to treat diabetes

Aspirin : an anti-inflammatory drug, group NSAIDs

Medicines for treating autoimmune diseases

Corticosteroid creams and lotions

Gout medicines such as allopurinol

Anti-seizure drugs, such as carbamazepine and lamotrigine

Tuberculosis medicine

Chemotherapy for cancer patients

Medicines for treating patients with HIV infection




Persons at risk of drug allergies

-People with abnormal immune systems

-Leukemia patient

-Autoimmune disease patients

 - HIV infected patients


Drug allergies can occur in many systems, including:

             1. Skin system such as itchy rash, hives, red skin, blisters, etc.

             2. Respiratory system such as labored breathing, wheezing, bronchial constriction, pneumonia, etc.

             3. Cardiovascular system such as dizziness, blood pressure drop, loss of consciousness, etc.

             4. Gastrointestinal system such as abdominal pain, vomiting, hepatitis, etc.


Guidelines for behavior when diagnosed with a drug allergy

  There are the following things to follow.

1. Remember the name of the medicine or the generic name of the medicine to which you are allergic.

2. Always inform medical personnel of any drug allergies.

3. Always carry your drug allergy card with you.

4. Avoid using unknown medicines, medicine sets, and medicine packets.

5. Ask the name of the medicine, its properties, and how to use it in detail when using any medicine.

6. If any abnormal symptoms appear, stop the medicine immediately. and take the said medicine to consult a doctor or pharmacist



Resources

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