Confirmed allergic reactions to amide local anesthetics.
Allergic reactions to ester local anesthetics are not uncommon. It is generally accepted that similar reactions to the newer amides do not occur. This assumption should be reconsidered. A confirmed case of true amide allergy is reported.
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University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, University Dental Center, Stratford 08084, USA.
Kraus
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Cartwright
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Nerone
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Pacione
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D000328:Adult; D000577:Amides / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004155:Diphenhydramine; D004340:Drug Contamination; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans
D000577:Amides; D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D004155:Diphenhydramine