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anaphylaxis, hives, allergic reactions to medication, dermatitis, contact, dermatitis, pustular contact, drug rash, tegretol, fixed drug eruption, fixed drug eruption, bullous, fixed drug eruption on the cheek, drug rash on the back, antibodies, allergic reaction, drug, drug allergies, a group of symptoms, allergic reaction to a drug, adverse reactions to drugs, not uncommon, drug, cause an adverse reaction, reactions range from irritating, mild side effects nausea, vomiting, to allergic reactions, life-threatening anaphylaxis, drug reactions, idiosyncratic, unusual effects, the medication, aspirin, cause nonallergic hives, no antibodies formed, trigger asthma, a small proportion of these reactions, allergic in nature, many individuals, confuse an uncomfortable but not serious side effect of a medicine, nausea, a true drug allergy, life-threatening, true drug allergies occur, allergic reaction to a medication, hypersensitivity, the immune system, an incorrect response against a substance that is harmless in most people, body becomes sensitized, immune system is triggered, by the first exposure, second, subsequent exposure causes, an immune response, the production of antibodies, release of histamine, most drug allergies cause minor skin rashes, hives, symptoms occasionally develop, life-threatening acute allergic reaction involving the whole body, anaphylaxis, serum sickness, delayed type of drug allergy that occurs a week, after exposure to a medication, vaccine, penicillin, related antibiotics, the most common cause of drug allergies, common allergy-causing drugs include sulfa drugs, anticonvulsants, insulin preparations, particularly animal sources of insulin, local anesthetics novocain, iodine, found in many x-ray contrast dyes, hives, common, skin rash, common, itching, the skin, eyes, common, wheezing, swelling, the lips, tongue, face, anaphylaxis, severe allergic reaction, below, symptoms of anaphylaxis, difficulty breathing, wheeze, hoarse voice, hives over different parts, fainting, light-headedness, dizziness, confusion, rapid pulse, sensation of feeling the heart beat, palpitations, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, cramping, an examination, the skin, face, hives, rash, angioedema, swelling, the lips, face, tongue, decreased blood pressure, wheezing, signs, indicate an anaphylactic reaction, skin testing, confirm allergy to penicillin-type medications, testing ineffective, dangerous, medications, a history of allergic-type reaction after use of a medication, considered proof enough of drug allergy, no further testing, same applies to other substances, not considered drugs but, used in hospitals, x-ray contrast dyes, treatment goal is relief of symptoms, preventing a severe reaction, antihistamines, relieve mild symptoms, rash, hives, itching, topical, applied to a localized area, the skin, corticosteroids, recommended, bronchodilators albuterol, prescribed to reduce asthma-like symptoms, moderate wheezing, cough, epinephrine by injection necessary to treat anaphylaxis, offending medication, avoided, health care providers, dentists and hospital personnel, - should be advised of drug allergies, treating the allergic patient, identifying jewelry, cards, medic-alert, advised, a penicillin allergy responds to desensitization, immunotherapy, increasing doses, each dose, the drug is slightly larger than the previous dose, given to improve tolerance, the drug, should only be done by a doctor, most drug allergies respond readily to treatment, a few cases cause severe asthma, anaphylaxis, death, discomfort, asthma, anaphylaxis, life-threatening, taking a medication, having a reaction to it, have difficulty breathing, develop other symptoms of severe asthma, anaphylaxis, emergency conditions, no known way, prevent development of a drug allergy, a known drug allergy, avoiding the medication, best means, prevent an allergic reaction, a doctor, recommend pre-treatment, medication given safely after pre-treatment, corticosteroids, prednisone, antihistamines, diphenhydramine.