title: Confirmed allergic reactions to amide local anesthetics.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, University Dental Center, Stratford 08084, USA.
authors.forename: G F
authors.initials: GF
authors.lastname: Seng
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kraus
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Cartwright
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Nerone
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Pacione
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000577:Amides; D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D004155:Diphenhydramine