Allergic reactions to systemic glucocorticoids: a review.
Over 30 cases of systemic reactivity to adrenocorticosteroids have been reported. With one exception, skin- and challenge-testing have indicated that the glucocorticoid, rather than its vehicle, has been the cause of the reaction. Aspirin-sensitive asthmatic patients may be particularly predisposed to reactions.
D001249:Asthma / Q000276:immunology; D001985:Bronchial Provocation Tests; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004306:Dose-Response Relationship, Immunologic; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000276:immunology*; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000009:adverse effects; D014581:Urticaria / Q000276:immunology
D005938:Glucocorticoids; D003907:Dexamethasone; D011239:Prednisolone; D006854:Hydrocortisone