Allergic Reaction to a Medication
Alternate Names : Drug Allergy, Medication Allergy
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
Symptoms of an allergic reaction to a medication can include the following:
anaphylactic shock,
which is a very severe reaction that can lead to death
anxiety
hives, which are
multiple small, itchy, swollen areas on the skin
palpitations, which
are an unusual awareness of the heart beating within the chest
shortness of breath
skin rash
swelling of one or more parts of the body
wheezing
Other symptoms may also occur in some cases.
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