Anaphylaxis after taking unknown medicine

MSc.BS.CK1 Nguyen Huu Tin, People’s Hospital 115, said that the patient went to the emergency room due to swelling of the lips, tongue, widespread urticaria, severe shortness of breath, after taking unknown drugs. Doctors identify anaphylaxis of two suspects due to drugs, the risk of progressing into life -threatening respiratory failure.

Patients are intramuscularly adrenaline, corticoid injection with antihistamine. Thanks to timely intervention, lip edema, tongue decreases, less shortness of breath. After 48 hours of active monitoring, the patient stabilizes and is discharged from the hospital.

Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that can appear after exposure to drugs, food, insect venom or other agents. This condition may progress very quickly, leading to respiratory failure or anaphylaxis, life -threatening if not treated promptly.

According to Dr. Tin, this case shows the danger of arbitrary use of the drug without a doctor’s advice. If there is any abnormal manifestations after taking the drug, especially the signs of anaphylaxis, the patient needs to immediately go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.

“If you’ve ever been anaphylaxis with a certain drug, absolutely do not use it again, because the next anaphylaxis is often more serious than the previous time,” the doctor recommended.

Common anaphylaxis symptoms include rashes, urticaria, lip edema, tongue, eyes; Difficulty breathing, wheezing, laryngeal contractions; lower blood pressure, dizziness, fainting; Nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea; Anxiety, consciousness disorders.