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Prevention

There is no known way to prevent development of a drug allergy.

If you have a known drug allergy, avoiding the medication is the best way to prevent an allergic reaction. You may also be told to avoid similar medicines. For example, if you are allergic to penicillin, you should also avoid amoxicillin or ampicillin.

In some cases, a doctor may approve use of a drug that causes an allergy if you are pre-treated with corticosteroids (such as prednisone) and antihistamines (such as diphenhydramine). Do not try this without a doctor's supervision.

References

Adkinson NF Jr. Middleton’s Allergy: Principles and Practice. 6th ed. Chapter 92. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby; 2003.

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Reviewer Info: Donald Accetta, MD, MPH, President, Allergy & Asthma Care, PC, Taunton, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.; ADAM Health Illustrated Encyclopedia, 07/19/2007
 
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