Drug selection in a patient with a history of hypersensitivity reactions: a practical approach for the orthopedist

Orthopedics. 2007 Nov;30(11):920-4. doi: 10.3928/01477447-20071101-08.

Abstract

Drug allergies are specific to characteristics of the medication's chemical structure.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects
  • Bone Density Conservation Agents / adverse effects
  • Chondroitin / adverse effects
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / immunology
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / prevention & control*
  • Glucosamine / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Infections / drug therapy
  • Orthopedics*
  • Osteoarthritis / drug therapy
  • Osteoporosis / drug therapy
  • Pain / drug therapy
  • Sensory System Agents / adverse effects

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Bone Density Conservation Agents
  • Sensory System Agents
  • Chondroitin
  • Glucosamine