If you are not comfortable in extracting blood yourself then this test gives you the option to have your blood drawn at one of our clinical location. Around 1 in 15 people have an allergic reaction to antibiotics, especially penicillin and cephalosporins. In most cases, the allergic reaction is mild to moderate and can take the form of: a raised, itchy skin rash (urticaria, or hives) coughing.
Antibiotic allergies or hypersensitivity reactions are some of the most common side effects of antibiotics leading to emergency room admission. Always tell your doctor of any previous allergic reaction to any medication, including antibiotics. Mild allergic reactions may only result in a skin rash or itch. A more severe allergic reaction, called anaphylaxis, is a life-threatening medical emergency that requires immediate medical attention.
Anaphylactic reactions due to antibiotics may include:
If you are allergic to antibiotics, you get signs and symptoms like a rash, swelling of the face or difficulty breathing. A severe allergic reaction is known as anaphylaxis, and usually occurs within an hour of taking an antibiotic.
Any medication can trigger an allergic reaction. That said, some are more likely to cause these types of problems than others: Antibiotics -- amoxicillin (Moxatag), ampicillin, penicillin (Bicillin L-A), tetracycline and others.
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