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Category: Main/Allergy / Reactivity / Cross Sensitivity Keywords: Allergic reaction, drug allergy, cross sensitivity determination, drug group, drug family, anaphylaxis, drug hypersensitivity, hypersensitivity reaction, drug reaction, immunology, drug-induced photosensitivity Sort Links by: Title / Popularity Links currently sorted by: "I'm Allergic to Penicillin" - Prescribing pointers  From National Prescribing Services in Australia. How common is true penicillin allergy? Reactions which are not allergies. Will the person allergic to penicillins also react to cephalosporins? Hits: 2546 'Sulfur allergy' label is misleading  'Sulfur allergy' label is misleading From Australian Prescriber Hits: 1015 All Allergy Net  Web portal to resources on asthma, allergy and intolerance Hits: 1354 Allergy & Immunology Chapters  Allergy & Immunology Chapters. From The Cleveland Clinic Disease Management Project Hits: 1330 Allergy Advisor Educational Review  Food allergy and intollerance presented as case study, diagnostic testing and treatment. Topics include: Fructose intolerance, Adverse reactions to wheat, Peanut allergy, Non-IgE reactions to cow's milk, Adverse reactions to cow's milk, Beeturia, Hidden allergens, Asparagus and artichoke, Potato, Fish, Tartrazine, Frey's syndrome, Oral Allergy Syndrome, MSG, Iodine, Sulfites, Mango and Maize Hits: 1635 ALLSA Handbook of Practical Allergy  Developed by the Allergy Society of South Africa. Contains the latest position statements, facts, data, recommendations, and background information for the medical practitioner on the practical management of allergic patients in the South African medical environment. Hits: 742 Anaphylaxis Review: What Pharmacists Need to Know  Anaphylaxis Review: What Pharmacists Need to Know. CE from Pharmacy Times. CE objectives: Describe the pathophysiology of and risk factors for anaphylaxis. Discuss the different treatment options available for the treatment of anaphylaxis and detail when they are appropriate. Counsel and educate patients on anaphylaxis and how to use the different epinephrine auto-injector kits. Hits: 102 Anticonvulsant Hypersensitivity Syndrome  From Information for Health Professionals, a government of New Zealand website. Hits: 1656 Antiepileptic hypersensitivity syndrome  Antiepileptic hypersensitivity syndrome From Drugs & Therapy Bulletin, SHANDS at the University of Florida. Hits: 1168 Carbapenem - Cross Sensitivity and Sorbitol - Induced Diarrhea  By a pharmacist form The University of Iowa. Carbapenem (Meropenem, imipenem-cilastatin, ertapenem) - Cross Sensitivity with other Beta - Lactams, Sorbitol - Induced Diarrhea Hits: 2459 Cross-reactivity of beta-lactam antibiotics  Cross-reactivity of beta-lactam antibiotics. Written by a PharmD from the Department of Pharmacy Services, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas. CEPHALOSPORINS, CARBAPENEMS, MONOBACTAMS Hits: 4525 Drug Allergy Information Sheet  By the Allergy Society of South Africa. Tables of drugs commonly associated with anaphylactic reaction, allergic contact dermatitis, rashes in sun-exposed area Hits: 898 Drug Hypersensitivity Syndrome  Drug Hypersensitivity Syndrome. Government of New Zealand site Hits: 1397 Drug-induced Photosensitivity  from e-Medicine. Drug-Induced Photosensitivity. Common Photosensitizing Medications. Phototoxic Reaction, Photoallergic Reaction, Planus Lichenoides Reaction, Pseudoporphyria, Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus(SCLE) Hits: 2553 Drug-induced photosensitivity  FP Notebook. Photosensitizer, Medication Causes of Phototoxic Reaction, Phytodermatitis, Phytophotodermatitis Hits: 1474 Examining Penicillin Allergies   Wake Forest University School of Medicine powerpoint presentation on penicillin allergy covering: What is a true penicillin allergy?, How can we determine who is truly allergic?, What are the antimicrobial resistance and economic benefits of clarifying penicillin allergy?, A brief comment on cephalosporins, Who cares?! Infections for which penicillin is preferred or absolutely indicated., Approaching the patient with penicillin allergy Hits: 9763 Food allergy  From BMJ's "10 minute consultations" primary care guidance. Differentiate between IgE mediated allergic reac­ tions and non­allergic food reactions Hits: 1645 Glucosamine and Shellfish Allergy  Glucosamine and Shellfish Allergy. Fom Drugs & Therapy Bulletin, SHANDS at the University of Florida. Hits: 1889 Immunotherapy for allergic disorders  Immunotherapy for allergic disorders From Australian Prescriber Hits: 558 Latex Allergy 101  Latex Allergy 101. From the American Latex Allergy Association. Includes: Latex Allergy 101 Fact Sheet–Allergy Information, Fact Sheet–Anaphylaxis, Fact Sheet–Asthma, Fact Sheet–Cross-Reactive Foods Hits: 1344 Local Anesthetics Chemical Classification  Local Anesthetics Chemical Classification. From Vancouver Hospital & Health Sciences Centre Formulary Hits: 1791 Management of anaphylaxis caused by antineoplastic therapy  Management of anaphylaxis caused by antineoplastic therapy Vancouver Hospital & Health Sciences Centre Formulary Hits: 773 Minimizing "Allergic" Reactions to Contrast Media  Minimizing "Allergic" Reactions to Contrast Media From Drugs & Therapy Bulletin, SHANDS at the University of Florida. Hits: 865 National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases  From National Institute of Health. Hits: 674 NSAID Chemical Classification  Vancouver Hospital & Health Sciences Centre Formulary. CLASSIFICATION OF NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS (NSAIDs.Carboxylic Acids, Enolic Acids,Cox II Inhibitors Hits: 4416 Opioid Analgesics Chemical Classification  Vancouver Hospital & Health Sciences Centre Formulary. CHEMICAL CLASSIFICATION OF OPIOID ANALGESICS OPIOID ANALGESIC, RELATED STRUCTURAL GROUP, MORPHINE-RELATED STRUCTURE WITH 6- HYDROXYL GROUP Hits: 4732 Opioid-induced Pruritus  Opioid-induced Pruritus. Literature searched and written by a pharmacist from The Royal Children Hospital, Australia. Hits: 1682 Peanut Allergy  Peanut Allergy Recommendations and advices from Information for Health Professionals, a government of New Zealand resource. Hits: 1004 Preventing Allergic Reactions to Drugs  Preventing Allergic Reactions to Drugs From Drugs & Therapy Bulletin, SHANDS at the University of Florida. Hits: 1053 Sulfonamide Cross-Sensitivity Reactions   Sulfonamide Cross-Sensitivity Reactions. Written by a pharmacist from the University of Iowa Virutal Hospital. Sulfonamide Antimicrobials, Sulfonamide-Derivatives Hits: 5982 Sulphur Allergy  Sulphur Allergy From Clinical Pharmacology Department, Christchurch Hospital, New Zealand Hits: 4119 Testing for Drug Allergy  From Australian Prescriber. Info on immediate hypersensitivity, antibiotic allergy, skin testing. Hits: 1212 Update on the OTC Treatment of Allergies: Focus on Allergic Conjunctivitis  Update on the OTC Treatment of Allergies: Focus on Allergic Conjunctivitis. CE objectives: Describe the epidemiology, etiology, and pathophysiology of allergic conjunctivitis within the context of allergic symptoms in general, including risk factors, signs, and symptoms. Describe the various types of allergic conjunctivitis. Advise patients on pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic measures that aid in the management of allergies and allergic conjunctivitis. Discuss the mechanism of action and adverse effects associated with the OTC pharmacologic agents available for the treatment and management of allergic conjunctivitis. Educate patients on the proper use of OTC pharmacologic agents used to prevent and treat allergic conjunctivitis. Hits: 48 Using diuretics in patients with sulfa allergies  Using diuretics in patients with sulfa allergies. From Drugs & Therapy Bulletin, SHANDS at the University of Florida. Hits: 3554

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