Risk factors for drug hypersensitivity reactions in children.
Ital J Pediatr
; 50(1): 127, 2024 Jul 15.
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ABSTRACT
Drug hypersensitivity reactions are common in children. Risk factors predisposing to IgE-mediated drug allergies and delayed drug reactions are a matter of debate. Gender, age, previous reactions to the same drug or to another drug, reduced drug metabolism, chronic diseases, polypharmacy, drug doses are linked with the onset of hypersensitivity reactions in some children. Novel advances in genetic polymorphisms can rapidly change the approach to the prevention of reactions since gene testing can be a useful screening test for severe cutaneous adverse reactions. Viral infections may act as cofactors in susceptible individuals. Polypharmacy, high doses, repeated doses and parental route of administration are also risk factors. Clinicians should take into account risk factors to allow the risk-benefit balance to be maintained.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Hipersensibilidade a Drogas
Limite:
Child
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ital J Pediatr
Assunto da revista:
PEDIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
País de afiliação:
Itália