Drug allergy

●Urgent

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Continued medication dosing by mistake

Quick summary

Stop the medicine. Call 112 if breathing bad. Save the packet. Use EpiPen if severe.

Do This Now

Step 1: Stop giving the medicine immediately
Step 2: Call 112 or 108 if breathing trouble, swelling, fainting, or widespread rash
Step 3: Use epinephrine if available and symptoms are severe
Step 4: Save the medicine packaging to show doctors
Step 5: Note the time the medicine was taken

Do Not

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT continue the medicine hoping the reaction will pass.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT give a different allergy medicine as a substitute for epinephrine in severe reactions.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT throw away the medicine packaging — doctors need it.

How to Call for Help

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 or 108. Say: "Possible drug allergic reaction after taking [medicine name]."
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report symptoms, time of dose, and whether epinephrine was given.

When Professional Care Is Needed

Call if lip or tongue swelling, difficulty breathing, fainting, or rapidly spreading rash.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Breathing difficulty, throat swelling, or fainting always need emergency care.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Blistering rash, mouth sores, or fever with rash may indicate a serious drug reaction — seek urgent medical advice.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stop the drug and monitor. Do not give another medicine to "counteract" the reaction unless directed by emergency services.

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