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What Causes Hives On The Body After Taking Cardiac Medication?
Question: My husband had a heart attack last week. He is now having an allergic reaction to one of his new meds. His cardiologist has discontinued the med he thinks is causing hives. Hives are driving hubby mad. What can I do?
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that as we are in front of an evolving allergic reaction, the first best thing to do is what your doctor has practically done (discontinuation of all the suspicious responsible drugs).
After that, a vigorous therapy utilizing corticosteroids and antihistamines needs to be applied for avoiding further allergic escalating cascade.
A rationale strategy would be to perform allergy tests (sensitivity tests utilizing several potentially offender drugs and also checking blood underlying antibodies levels).
If a specific drug has been defined responsible, then definitely avoiding the cause would resolve the allergy issue.
But, if the culprit drug is of major importance for cardiac issues stability (such as any anti-platelets, like aspirin, clopidogrel, etc,), then any drug desensitization protocols could be applied (if no alternative drug would be appropriate).
Coming to this point, it is necessary to closely discuss with an allergist (specialist doctor) for properly guiding you through this difficult process.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
In case of any further uncertainties, feel free to ask me again.
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that as we are in front of an evolving allergic reaction, the first best thing to do is what your doctor has practically done (discontinuation of all the suspicious responsible drugs).
After that, a vigorous therapy utilizing corticosteroids and antihistamines needs to be applied for avoiding further allergic escalating cascade.
A rationale strategy would be to perform allergy tests (sensitivity tests utilizing several potentially offender drugs and also checking blood underlying antibodies levels).
If a specific drug has been defined responsible, then definitely avoiding the cause would resolve the allergy issue.
But, if the culprit drug is of major importance for cardiac issues stability (such as any anti-platelets, like aspirin, clopidogrel, etc,), then any drug desensitization protocols could be applied (if no alternative drug would be appropriate).
Coming to this point, it is necessary to closely discuss with an allergist (specialist doctor) for properly guiding you through this difficult process.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
In case of any further uncertainties, feel free to ask me again.
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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