Nonfatal anaphylaxis caused by oral penicillin: report of case.
Severe allergic reactions may occur after the ingestion of oral penicillin. It is essential that the dentist who prescribes the drug is familiar with the rationale for therapy and is equipped to initiate urgently needed treatment.
D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D003061:Codeine / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003975:Diazepam; D004155:Diphenhydramine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008723:Methohexital; D008963:Molar / Q000601:surgery; D010406:Penicillins / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013030:Spain / Q000208:ethnology; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000601:surgery
D010406:Penicillins; D004155:Diphenhydramine; D008723:Methohexital; D003975:Diazepam; D003061:Codeine; D006854:Hydrocortisone; D004837:Epinephrine