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Drug reactions (14 contents)
DRESS syndrome - what should you know about it?
The use of medicinal products can result in negative side effects - one of which is DRESS syndrome, known as hypersensitivity syndrome during the use of certain medicinal products.
Excessive use of painkillers
The topic of ibuprofen or other substances belonging to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) recurs regularly due to the controversy surrounding its effects and impact on human...
Melanoma - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Many patients visit the dermatologist with all kinds of skin lesions. These may be spots (of various colours), moles (flat or protruding) or other changes. If you notice any disturbing lesion on your...
Persistent erythema - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
It is a single or multiple spot, clearly demarcated from the surrounding area, caused by taking certain drugs. Each time after exposure to the drug, the skin lesion develops in the same place.
After-sun lesions
Ultraviolet radiation with a wavelength of 290-400 nm reaches the Earth's surface. These are divided into shorter, so-called erythematogenic UVB radiation (290 - 320 nm) and longer UVA radiation...
Baby can't breathe through the nose
Difficulty in breathing through the nose is quite often observed in infants, occurring despite the absence of an obvious runny nose. This is sometimes accompanied by sounds described as wheezing.
Poisoning by oral antidiabetic drugs
Type 2 diabetes is a common disease in adults. Many patients use oral antidiabetic drugs regularly. For this reason, these drugs are often found in the home and can cause severe poisoning in...
Drug abuse in pregnancy - part 2.
The most important aspects of drug abuse in pregnancy and postpartum are presented. Part 2 discusses the management of pregnancy and its possible complications in pregnant drug...
