Everyone needs antibiotic treatment at least once in their life. But, unfortunately, it is not uncommon for patients to have an allergy to antibiotics. These reactions affect people of all ages. Like any other allergy, an allergy to drugs of the antibiotic group manifests itself both immediately and after repeated use of the drug. Most allergies are caused by antibiotics of the penicillin group of drugs. In case of inadequate reactions, it is very important to start timely treatment in order to prevent a fatal outcome.
Treatment and diagnosis of allergy to antibiotics
Any treatment must begin with a diagnosis. It is strictly forbidden to prescribe drugs for treatment on your own. To do this, you need to know how an allergy to antibiotics manifests itself, and what to do about it. Any inadequate reaction does not always appear immediately. Allergy from antibiotics looks like hives on the body, dry cough, rhinitis or conjunctivitis. These are the so-called general manifestations.
Allergy from antibiotics is characterized by some features. So, this disease manifests itself in the form of severe pain in the bones and joints. As a rule, such symptoms appear after a few weeks. Therefore, it is impossible to diagnose the problem on your own. Symptoms may include sudden fever, nausea, and vomiting. What to do in this case? Contact a doctor as soon as possible. After all, an allergy to antibiotics can cause anaphylactic shock or Quincke's edema, the treatment of which is very difficult.
Diagnosis is aimed at determining the specific allergen substance in order to start the correct treatment. First of all, skin tests are carried out for this. So, small scratches are made on the hand, on which the alleged allergens are applied. Thus, the doctor observes the reaction of the patient's skin, and determines the harmful substance. To prescribe treatment, it is imperative to take a blood test for the presence of immunoglobulins, in particular E. If the result is positive, then suspicions of such an ailment as an allergy to antibiotics will be confirmed. Further already business for the doctor the allergist.
How to treat an allergy to antibiotics?
After diagnosis, an allergy to antibiotics requires the immediate abolition of a harmful medication. The patient must definitely replace this drug with a safe analogue. It is best to try to avoid the use of antibiotics altogether, and warn your doctor every time you have adverse reactions in the form of hives or other manifestations.
Treatment with antihistamines will help to quickly remove the manifestations of the disease. Such medicines can be used in the form of tablets or ointments to relieve skin rashes. The following oral preparations for this disease are very popular and fast-acting:
| Tavegil | It has a long-term effect, which allows you to use the medication once a day. Tavegil may cause drowsiness. Doctors do not recommend treating girls during pregnancy with this remedy. |
| Telfast | The drug has a minimum number of contraindications. Removes any manifestations and signs of the disease, even Quincke's edema. |
| Suprastin | Treatment with the drug can be prescribed for both adults and children. Has a very mild effect. Sometimes it has a sedative effect. Has antiallergic action. During pregnancy, it is allowed only as prescribed by the doctor. |
| Diazolin | The drug relieves any manifestations of the disease, has a mild sedative effect, which is its advantage. Sometimes it causes dizziness, indigestion, insomnia. |
| Diphenhydramine | Treatment with this drug helps to get rid of allergic urticaria, rhinitis, cough, Quincke's edema. Has an antiemetic effect. It is forbidden to treat girls during pregnancy, as the drug can affect the development of the fetus. |
Sometimes an allergy to antibiotics requires another treatment. So, in case of acute manifestations, it is required to inject drugs of the same name. Most often this happens with Quincke's edema. To eliminate itching and urticaria, creams and ointments are used: Gistan, Epidel, Skin-Cap, Lenolin, Bepanten, Radevit, Fenistil-gel, Fluorocort. Hormonal ointments are used only in cases where other means do not bring the desired result.
Treatment of such an ailment as an allergy to antibiotics requires the rapid removal of the allergen from the body. Enterosorbents will help with this:
- Sorbex;
- Multisorb;
- Enteros gel;
- Atoxil.
Sometimes patients seek help too late, so inpatient hospitalization is required. During this period, the patient undergoes a course of treatment with certain droppers, which eliminate severe intoxication of the body. Then experts prescribe antihistamines.
