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Allergic reactions to medication	Anaphylaxis	Antibodies	Dermatitis, contact
Dermatitis, pustular contact	Drug rash, Tegretol	Drug rash on the back	Fixed drug eruption
Fixed drug eruption, bullous	Fixed drug eruption on the cheek	Hives

Allergic reaction - drug (medication)

There is no known way to prevent development of a drug allergy. In people who have a known drug allergy, avoiding the medication is the best means to prevent an allergic reaction. In some cases, a doctor may recommend pre-treatment. The medication may be given safely after pre-treatment with corticosteroids (such as prednisone) and antihistamines (such as diphenhydramine).

Review Date: 08/03/2005
Reviewed By: Frederic F. Little, M.D., Department of Allergy and Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.