Allergy panel – Drug

A drug allergy occurs when your immune system has an unusual reaction to a medication. Certain drugs, on the other hand, are more prone to cause a drug allergy. Therefore, it is necessary to visit a doctor when allergy symptoms are occurring within an individual. There are several indications to perform a drug allergy test. The most common signs and symptoms of drug allergy are rash or fever. Individuals having a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis also need to perform the test. This potentially fatal condition might result in hives or swelling, trouble breathing, and/or a fast drop in blood pressure, resulting in anaphylactic shock. The cause of a severe reaction is determined using the patient’s medical history and allergy testing. Allergy tests assess your body’s reaction to certain drugs or allergy triggers. Your immune system responds when you have an allergy. It helps in the production of antibodies (proteins) called immunoglobulin E (IgE) which in turn catalyses the release of chemicals that cause the allergic reaction. There are rarely any risks during taking such tests. The doctors are always ready with epinephrine which combats the risks if any complications occur.