Question 1

what is the definition or description of: edta allergy?

Accepted Answer

EDTA allergy: An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe.  In this case the allergy is to Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid.

Question 2

is it harmful drinking soft drinks with calcium disodium edta?

Accepted Answer

MAYBE: I don't recomend any soft drinks as a source of nutrition or supplementation.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: cefotetan disodium allergy?

Accepted Answer

Cefotetan: Cefotetan disodium is a cephalosporin antibiotic. Allergic reactions occur when your body produces antibodies to substance that are harmless to most.  Reactions may be mild to severe.
 For potential adverse reactions see:  https://www.drugs.com/pro/cefotan.html

Question 4

i've got polycystic kydney (v) and i'd like to know how edta calcium disodium could imbalance my ionized calcium and/or sodium in oral chelation ?

Accepted Answer

Binding: Edta is well known to bind certain anions. Oral chelation is not advised for pckd. I would direct your question to your nephrologist who would be most knowledgable regarding this matter.

Question 5

could allergy to a specific drug ingredient develop over time?

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Yes: Drug allergy is a complex issue, so many drugs r in the market with many active / inactive ingredients, fortunately enough only few people develop drug allergy, if at all in doubt stop the medicine review it with ur doctor to replace it, if it is an absolute necessity to take the drug in question consult an allergist.

Question 6

which drug is a good allergy medication?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The choice of allergy medication depends on symptoms. There are several good over the counter antihistamines. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Question 7

how can i tell if i have hives or a drug allergy?

Accepted Answer

Subtle: hives can occur as part of an allergy syndrome.  people with chronic hives or who have an inborn low threshold for hives have difficulty differentiating simple hives from drug allergy.  If the drug reaction is IgE-mediated, or occurs via a similar pathway without IgE, then one would expect additional symptoms other than hives (breathing problem, dizzy, nausea, swelling, headache, etc)

Question 8

can my unborn child be harmed if i have a drug allergy?

Accepted Answer

No: Having a drug allergy is only a problem if you are exposed to the  drug. If there is a severe drug allergy during pregnancy there is a potential for a problem. Avoid the drug to which you are allergic.

Question 9

can you take bactroban (mupirocin) if you have a sulfa drug allergy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Bactroban (mupirocin) is a topical medication for treating skin infections.  If you have an allergy to sulfa antibiotics, you should not have a problem with bactroban (mupirocin) which is not absorbed into your system and should not cause an allergic reaction in those with a sulfa antibiotic (which is absorbed).

Question 10

is neomycin sulfate a sulfa drug, that would cause an allergy if applied to skin?

Accepted Answer

: It is possible, but an infection is also a possible cause. Watch for redness, swelling and fever.

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