[Drug allergies and drug hypersensitivities].
Drug hypersensitivities (also known as drug intolerances), including allergic reactions, are one of the side effects of drugs. If urticaria and maculopapular eruptions are the most frequent manifestations, then clinical forms are heterogeneous. The tools allowing a definite diagnosis include a thorough clinical history, standardised skin tests and drug provocation tests. Biological tests are being evaluated. When properly performed in specialised centres, a firm diagnosis is often possible and safe alternative medication can be proposed.
Demoly
Pascal
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Unité d'exploration des allergies, maladies respiratoires - Inserm, hôpital Arnaud de Villeneuve, CHU de Montpellier, 34295 Montpellier Cedex 5. demoly@montp.inserm.fr
D064907:Diagnostic Uses of Chemicals; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D006801:Humans; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations; D012882:Skin Tests
D064907:Diagnostic Uses of Chemicals; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations