About Medicine Allergy
Medicine allergy is an immune reaction to a drug. It can cause rash, itching, swelling, breathing difficulty, or severe skin reactions.
Medicine Allergy symptoms
- rash
- hives
- itching
- face swelling
- breathing difficulty
- blisters
Common causes of Medicine Allergy
- antibiotics
- painkillers
- antiepileptics
- other medicines
Medicine Allergy treatment options
- Emergency care for breathing difficulty, face/lip swelling, blistering rash, mouth sores, dizziness, or widespread rash.
Safe home care for Medicine Allergy
- stop suspected medicine only after urgent advice if severe
- do not re-challenge yourself
- record allergy name
Emergency signs for Medicine Allergy
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Medicine Allergy
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Medicine Allergy.
Lab tests for Medicine Allergy
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Spirometry
Lung function breathing test.
From Rs. 2,250
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Absolute Eosinophil Count
Eosinophil count commonly used in allergy and parasitic assessment.
From Rs. 585
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Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC)
Cell sample test from lump or swelling.
From Rs. 4,050
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Allergy Inhalant Panel
Screens common inhalant allergy markers.
From Rs. 8,550
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Allergy Food Panel
Screens common food allergy markers.
From Rs. 8,550
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IgE Total
Allergy marker total IgE level.
From Rs. 2,250
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Anti CCP
Rheumatoid arthritis antibody test.
From Rs. 3,420
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Rheumatoid Factor (RF)
Rheumatoid arthritis marker.
From Rs. 1,260