Drug-induced anaphylaxis

Definition

Anaphylaxis attributable to a drug. When severe it may be fatal. This systemic reaction usually develops within minutes to hours of administration of the drug, is often severe and may be fatal. The most frequent drugs causing anaphylaxis are antibiotics, particularly penicillins. Clinically there may be premonitory dizziness or faintness, skin tingling and erythema, followed by urticaria, angio-oedema, bronchospasm, abdominal pain and vasomotor collapse.

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Nearby in Anaphylaxis

• 4A84.0Anaphylaxis due to allergic reaction to food
• 4A84.2Anaphylaxis due to insect venom
• 4A84.3Anaphylaxis provoked by physical factors
• 4A84.4Anaphylaxis due to inhaled allergens
• 4A84.5Anaphylaxis due to contact with allergens
• 4A84.6Anaphylaxis secondary to mast cell disorder
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified