THE FACTS ABOUT PENICILLIN ALLERGY: A REVIEW
Hypersensitivity reactions are the major problem in the use of penicillins. Truepenicillin allergy is rare with the estimated frequency of anaphylaxis at 1-5 per 10 000cases of penicillin therapy. Hypersensitivity is however, its most important adversereaction resulting in nausea, vomiting, pruritus...
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Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2010-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology & Research |
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