Drug allergy does not happen with everyone, with some people being more sensitive to some substances than others. Thus, there are remedies that are at higher risk of causing allergy.
These remedies usually cause the appearance of symptoms such as itchy skin, swelling of the lips and eyes, redness of the skin or fever above 38ยบ C, just after being used or up to 1 hour after, especially in the case of pills.
See all the symptoms that may indicate that you are suffering from a drug allergy.
List of remedies that most cause allergy
Some of the remedies that most commonly cause allergy are:
- Antibiotics, such as Penicillin, Erythromycin, Amoxicillin, Ampicillin or Tetracycline; Anticonvulsants, such as Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine or Phenytoin; Insulin of animal origin; Iodine contrast for x-ray examinations; Aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as Ibuprofen or Naproxen; Chemotherapy drugs; HIV drugs, such as Nevirapine or Abacavir; Muscle relaxants, such as Atracurium, Suxamethonium or Vecuronium
However, any medicine can cause allergy, especially when it is administered directly into the vein, for a long time or when the person has other types of allergy.
Generally, the allergy arises due to the substances in the medicine or the components of its packaging, which may include dyes, egg protein or latex, for example.
What to do in case of allergy
In the event of symptoms that may indicate allergy to the drug, it is recommended to go to the hospital as soon as possible, because if it is not treated, the allergy can cause more serious symptoms such as swelling of the tongue or throat, making breathing difficult.
People who have a history of allergy to any substance should avoid using it again, even if they have used it in the past without having an allergy. It is also recommended to notify the doctor before starting any treatment, as well as to wear a bracelet with the information, in order to be able to be consulted during an emergency situation.
