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what is the definition or description of: peginterferon alfa 2b allergy?

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Interferon SEs: Pegylated interferon alfa-2b, or PegIntron, acts as a cytokine agent to help rid the body of certain types of infections. It was a used in Hep C treatment in the past. Side effects can include headache, fatigue, mood changes, trouble sleeping, hair loss, nausea, pain at the injection site, fever, plus other more severe effects including psychosis, liver problems, blood clots, heart trouble etc.

Question 2

what's a drug allergy like?

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Much more than U ask: There are 4 different types of medication allergy and also there are side effect reactions. Type 1- allergic type. Hives, itching, sneezing,  wheezing and shock are different forms of this allergy.Type 2-complement related angioedema, swelling type 3 is immune complexes. That is clumps of antibodies with the drug which clog small capilaries in kidneys, joints, skin 
type 4 is cell-contact dernatiti.

Question 3

are drug allergies inheritable?

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The tendancy is.: Patients with drug allergies are more likely than those without to have drug allergies.  There probably is a genetic factor, but the gene has not been isolated.

Question 4

best otc medicine for dog allergy?

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Cetirizine: The most effective second generation, minimally sedating antihistamine is Cetirizine (adult dose 10 mg at bedtime). No antihistamine will allow ad lib dog contact so minimize contact, keep dog out of bedroom, use hepa filter in bedroom. If still symptoms have to consider rehousing  dog in another home.

Question 5

what is the best otc allergy medicine?

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OTC Allergy: Not fair. Truly, it is trial-and-error. What works best for you might not work best for someone else. Loratadine is the weakest binding non-sedating antihistamine; Cetirizine is the strongest binding non-sedating antihistamine. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) works better than both but it makes people sleepy.

Question 6

what is the strongest allergy medicine?

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Steroids: Depending upon what you are treating, steroids in one of many forms is the usual standard of strength.  The best non steroids for effectiveness are Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and Chlorpheneramine.  There are some high power drugs in the anti-cancer family which can be even more potent but are used only as a last resort.

Question 7

how are drug allergies treated usually?

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See below: It depends on the severity of the reaction. Certainly removal of the offending drug is the first step. Then medication to help with itching or hives, an antihistamine maybe needed. Also, steroids are some times used. And in severe cases, hospitalization maybe indicated.

Question 8

how long before allergy medicine works?

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Varies: Depending upon the medication used, the time until the onset of effect will vary. Generally antihitamines work relatively quickly and inhaled steroids may take a week or so to have ful effect.

Question 9

will allergy medicine help with a cold?

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Not much: Allergy medications such as Claritin, Allegra and Zyrtec work by blocking antihistamine which is not part of the cold/respiratory infection process so not much help.  Older antihistamines like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) may help some with irritant cough and sleep from drowsy side effect.  Decongestants such as Sudafed may help relieve some of the nasal congestion but avoid in children

Question 10

are allergies to sulfa drugs hereditary?

Accepted Answer

No: Drug allergies are generally not hereditary.

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