Question 1

what are the signs and symtoms of major drug reaction?

Accepted Answer

Several: An anaphylactic reaction will result in difficulty in breathing, swelling of the throat and other mucous membranes and a rash. Other symptoms include rashes, fever, generalized aches and pains, swollen joints, fatigue. Internally such organs as the kidneys and liver can be affected causing abdominal and back pain.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: drug reaction?

Accepted Answer

Unintended effect: When an unintended effect, previously known or unknown, occurs after a drug is used.

Question 3

what is the difference between an adverse drug reaction and side effect?

Accepted Answer

Same thing: It's the same thing - just two different terms. Some side effects could be beneficial and so not an "adverse" reaction but the terms refer to the same effect - unintended consequences (good or bad) of a therapy.

Question 4

what is the main difference between adverse drug reaction and side effect of drug. explain it.

Accepted Answer

Adverse drug reactio: Adverse drug reaction refers to harm associated with the use of a drug at a normal dosage during normal use. Side effect refers to effect of a drug which may be beneficial.

Question 5

i am prone to tiny hives, so each time i take any pills, it is hard to know if i'm seeing my usual hives or having a drug reaction. how to tell?

Accepted Answer

Hives: Stay off of pills for a few days. Record the hives you are getting without the pills by taking pictures. Restart the pills and compare photos . That way you may be able to distinguish the various types of hives.

Question 6

i had an adverse drug reaction once and they gave me antiallergy immediatelly..is there any tests i should run to know wut s the allergen ?

Accepted Answer

Adverse Drug Reactio: Your doctor should be able to tell you which medication caused the adverse reaction. You should not take that medication again. The adverse reaction could be worse the second time you take the drug.

Question 7

what are sedation drugs commonly used in colonoscopy?my bp dropped from 113/70 to 70/40 and nurse said i passed out.is it likely due to drug reaction?

Accepted Answer

Colonoscopy : BP drops with colonoscopy are not unusual. The neuroleptanalgesia used can easily cause BP drops.

Question 8

what is the treatment for acute drug reaction to omeprazole ,had chills , bone ,joint pain ,hand feet twitch,dizzy, rash come n gofrequent urination?

Accepted Answer

Here are some...: At suspecting drug allergy, stop the offending drug and seek evaluation / counseling for possible use of antihistamine and a short 3-5 day course of steroid; if short of breath occurs, take emergency visit right away; if just having bearable itch with no swelling of mouth, take antihistamine and wait out-if not getting better as expected in 3-5 days, seek medical attention timely.

Question 9

i got a rash on my body like a sunburn with a little itching, if this was caused by a drug reaction how long should this rash last?

Accepted Answer

: If you stop the medicine for less than a week

Question 10

what syms would i have if allergic to nsaids? i'm a chronic hive sufferer, & get hives w nsaids, but no other sym's. my usual hives, or drug reaction?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: Chronic urticaria (hives every day for longer than 6 weeks) is usually not an allergy but can be worse if you take nsaids or aspirin. You should also avoid alcohol. Use something else. You can be treated for hives. Cetirizine otc is not expensive & may be used at 2 or 3 a day unless it makes you sleepy.

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What is the main difference between adverse drug reaction and side effect of drug. explain it.

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I am prone to tiny hives, so each time i take any pills, it is hard to know if i'm seeing my usual hives or having a drug reaction. how to tell?

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I had an adverse drug reaction once and they gave me antiallergy immediatelly..is there any tests i should run to know wut s the allergen ?

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What are sedation drugs commonly used in colonoscopy?my bp dropped from 113/70 to 70/40 and nurse said i passed out.is it likely due to drug reaction?

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What is the treatment for acute drug reaction to omeprazole ,had chills , bone ,joint pain ,hand feet twitch,dizzy, rash come n gofrequent urination?

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I got a rash on my body like a sunburn with a little itching, if this was caused by a drug reaction how long should this rash last?

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What syms would i have if allergic to nsaids? i'm a chronic hive sufferer, & get hives w nsaids, but no other sym's. my usual hives, or drug reaction?

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