Drug allergy 101 - What You Absolutely Need to KnowWritten by Anju bala
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Management a)Treatment The first and foremost thing is to consult your doctor and if possible allergy specialist for he would be able to determine two things: first, allergen and secondly cause of allergy. Finally when there has already been a reaction, then to treat this, there are certain medicines such as Elidel, Zyrtec, Flonase and Allegra. Elidel helps in itching and rashes. It is a new and safe drug, which comes in a cream form. Zyrtec is another safe drug. Because of its less likelihood of drowsiness as compared to other members of its group, it has received good patient compliance. Besides being used for seasonal rhinitis it is also used for runny nose in drug allergy. Flonase is another drug which although being steroidal is non-habit forming. It relieves patients of stuffy nose because of congestion. It can also be used in children. Allegra has similar use as zyrtec although it is even less sedating. b)Prevention It is best said that to manage in best way any drug allergy is to stay away from allergen that is drug. Further research There are certain drugs such as xolair, which are still in their incipient stage, and not much of data is available

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