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What Causes Rashes On Face After Taking Antibiotic Tablets?
Question: I have rashes on my face after taking antibiotic tablets n iching on face , what medicine u can suggest
Brief Answer:
An allergy is likely so an antihistamine is a good choice
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
rashes and itching after using a drug, is almost always caused by an allergic reaction to it. If the reaction is not severe enough to threaten the patient's life, with shortness of breath, wheezing, hypotension etc then antihistamines are usually prescribed and - of course - the drug is stopped at once! There are various antihistamines, each having its own advantages and disadvantages, like loratadine, chlorpheniramine, levocetirizin etc
When the allergy is more severe corticosteroids may be added to the regimen. In severe cases the intravenous root is preferred with methylprednisolone being the most commonly used. In less severe cases, predinosolone can be given by mouth.
Kind Regards!
An allergy is likely so an antihistamine is a good choice
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
rashes and itching after using a drug, is almost always caused by an allergic reaction to it. If the reaction is not severe enough to threaten the patient's life, with shortness of breath, wheezing, hypotension etc then antihistamines are usually prescribed and - of course - the drug is stopped at once! There are various antihistamines, each having its own advantages and disadvantages, like loratadine, chlorpheniramine, levocetirizin etc
When the allergy is more severe corticosteroids may be added to the regimen. In severe cases the intravenous root is preferred with methylprednisolone being the most commonly used. In less severe cases, predinosolone can be given by mouth.
Kind Regards!
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