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Anaphylaxis
Alternate Names : Anaphylactic Reaction, Anaphylactic Shock, Shock - Anaphylactic
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Allergic Reactions to Medication
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A true allergy to a medication is different than a simple adverse reaction to the drug. The allergic reaction occurs when the immune system, having been exposed to the drug before, creates antibodies to it. On subsequent exposure to the drug these antibodies cause release of histamines. If severe, this reaction can result in a life-threatening situation known as anaphylactic shock.
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- Shock
- Allergic Reactions
- Anaphylaxis
- Hives
- Food Allergies
- Insect Stings and Allergy
- Allergic Reactions to Medication
- Antibodies
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• Definition
• Anaphylaxis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Anaphylaxis Symptoms & Signs
• Anaphylaxis Prevention
• Anaphylaxis Diagnosis & Tests
• Anaphylaxis Treatment
• Anaphylaxis Prognosis
• Anaphylaxis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Allergies
• Angioedema
• Arrhythmias
• Drug Allergies
• Food Allergy
• Hives
• Pulmonary Edema
Tests & Exams
• Blood Pressure
• Endotracheal Intubation
• Pulse
• X-Ray
Surgery & Procedures
• Tracheostomy
Other Topics
• Abdominal Pain
• Acute
• Allergen
• Allergic Reactions
• Auscultation
• Breathing - Slowed or Stopped
• Breathing Difficulty
• Confusion
• Cough
• CPR
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Heartbeat Sensations
• Insect Bites and Stings
• Intravenous
• Itching
• Nasal Congestion
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Paleness
• Pulse - Bounding
• Rashes
• Shock
• Skin Discoloration - Bluish
• Speech Impairment (Adult)
• Stress and Anxiety
• Swelling
• Systemic
• Weakness
• Wheezing
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