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Urticarial-type Drug Eruption

皮肤科

Common symptoms

淋巴结肿大、休克、剧痒、蔷薇疹样皮疹、蛋白尿

The pathology of disease

Urticarial drug eruption is pruritic wheals/angioedema from drug (penicillins/NSAIDs/ACE inhibitors/opioids), often within hours-days. Treatment: stop culprit drug; H1 antihistamines; H2 blockers if needed; systemic corticosteroids for severe; epinephrine/airway support if anaphylaxis/angioedema; identify culprit; allergy documentation; follow-up.

Common Symptoms

Pruritic wheals; angioedema; by drug

Causes and Pathogenesis

Drug-induced mast-cell degranulation (IgE or direct) causes urticaria.

Treatment

Stop drug; antihistamines; steroids if severe; epinephrine if anaphylaxis

Preventive Measures

Document drug allergy; avoid culprit/cross-reactive drugs.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Dermatology/Allergy/Emergency department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.