Allergies are not only disrupt the quality of life for its sufferers, but also can sometimes cause life-threatening complications. One type of allergy which has lethal effects is drug allergy. “In developed countries, food allergies, especially peanuts, can cause severe health problems. But in developing country, cases of drug allergy is could result fatal consequences.
If after taking the medicine you feel the itch arises, thickness or swelling, and redness of the oral mucosa and without fever, it could be suspected as angioderma affected. You should immediately get medical treatment because it can result in shortness of breath. Drugs that commonly cause allergies are penicillin group, analgesic-antipyretic drugs and paracetamol. Many patients suffering from shock after getting this type of drugs.
Drug allergy symptoms can varies from mild to severe, even accompanied by disturbances of consciousness. Lateness aid can be fatal for patients. Cases of drug allergy is common enough, That’s why we have to use drugs rationally, it’s mean that that only use medicine if necessary and used in the right way.