Drug allergy does not happen to everyone, with some people being more sensitive to some substances than others. In this way, there are drugs that have a higher risk of allergy.
These remedies usually cause the onset of symptoms such as itching of the skin, swelling of the lips and eyes, redness of the skin or fever above 38 ° C, soon after use or up to 1 hour afterwards, especially in the case of tablets.
See all symptoms that may indicate that you are suffering from a drug allergy.
List of medicines that cause the most allergy
Some of the medications 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;
- Remedies for chemotherapy ;
- HIV drugs such as Nevirapine or Abacavir;
- Muscle relaxants such as Atracurium, Suxamethonium or Vecuronium
However, any medication 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 case of symptoms that may indicate allergy to the medication, it is recommended to go to the hospital as soon as possible. If left untreated, the allergy can cause more severe symptoms such as swelling of the tongue or throat, making it difficult to breathe.
People who have a history of allergy to a substance should avoid using it again, even if they have used it in the past without allergies. It is also recommended that you tell your doctor before starting any treatment, as well as use a bracelet with the information, so that it can be consulted during an emergency.
