What should I do if I have an allergic reaction to amoxicillin?

Amoxicillin is a common anti-inflammatory drug with a wide range of uses. Most people will not be allergic to amoxicillin, but if you are allergic to amoxicillin, you must pay attention to it. If an allergy occurs, it is best to stop using it immediately and take anti-allergic drugs for treatment. If the allergy lasts for a long time and is severe, it is best to go to the hospital for treatment in time. What should you do if you are allergic to amoxicillin?

What to do if you are allergic to amoxicillin

1. Many patients are allergic to amoxicillin and cephalosporin, so when your skin starts to be allergic, you must stop taking the medicine in time to relieve the symptoms of skin allergies, and then eat some light food.

2. If your allergy is severe, it will cause dermatitis. Therefore, you must seek timely treatment when this symptom begins to occur. It is recommended to apply pevisone topically and take cetirizine orally. Also, be careful not to eat spicy and irritating foods that may irritate your skin.

3. In the case of skin allergies, there are many sequelae that need to be prevented. Drug allergy is the most serious adverse drug reaction. The time and manifestations of occurrence vary. Some may occur a few minutes after taking the medicine, while others may occur after stopping the medicine. The usual manifestations are itching and hives, so you need to observe your symptoms more during treatment.

4. There are many things to pay attention to when you are allergic to drugs. For rash caused by allergic reaction to amoxicillin capsules, you should stop taking the medicine immediately and drink plenty of water. When the rash is red and itchy, you can take chlorpheniramine. At the same time, pay more attention to the cleanliness of your skin.

Amoxicillin adverse reactions and precautions

1. Adverse reactions

Gastrointestinal reactions such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis. Allergic reactions such as rash, drug fever and asthma. Anemia, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, etc. Serum aminotransferases may be slightly elevated. Superinfection caused by Candida albicans or resistant bacteria. Central nervous system symptoms such as excitement, anxiety, insomnia, dizziness and abnormal behavior are occasionally seen.

2. Notes

Oral penicillins can occasionally cause anaphylactic shock, especially in patients with a history of allergy to penicillins or cephalosporins. Before taking the medicine, the patient's drug allergy history must be carefully inquired and a penicillin skin test must be performed. If anaphylactic shock occurs, emergency treatment should be provided on the spot, including keeping the airway open, administering oxygen, and using other treatment measures such as epinephrine and glucocorticoids.

Patients with infectious mononucleosis are prone to rash when using this product and should avoid using it. Patients who undergo longer treatment courses should have their liver and kidney function and blood routine checked. Amoxicillin may cause false-positive urine glucose tests using the Benedit or Fehling reagents. The following situations should be used with caution: those with a history of allergic diseases such as asthma and hay fever. Dose adjustment may be necessary in the elderly and in patients with severe renal impairment.

Amoxicillin contraindications

1. People who are allergic to one type of penicillin may be allergic to other penicillins, or may be allergic to penicillamine or cephalosporins. A penicillin skin test must be performed before taking the medicine, and those who are positive are contraindicated.

2. It is contraindicated for patients with infectious mononucleosis, lymphocytic leukemia, cytomegalovirus infection, lymphoma, etc.

3. Patients with a history of allergic diseases such as asthma, eczema, hay fever, urticaria, and those infected with herpes virus, especially those with infectious mononucleosis (which may increase the risk of adverse skin reactions) should use it with caution.

4. The use of copper sulfate-containing tablet reagents (R) and Fehling's solution to measure urine sugar may cause false positive reactions; a small number of patients may experience elevated serum transaminases, eosinophilia and leukocytopenia after taking the drug.

5. Use with caution in pregnant and lactating women and children under 3 months old. When used by pregnant women in late pregnancy, it can reduce the concentration of bound estrogen in plasma, but has no effect on free estrogen and progesterone. This product can be excreted through breast milk and may cause sensitization in infants after nursing mothers use this product.