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Allergic Reaction for first time in life
She has rashes all over her face and neck after taking the medicines prescribed to her by a nearby doctor for a 102 fever, Neckrest-DX, cefpodoxime gudcef 200 - 3 tablets, flumont - LC - 2 tablets, two more medicines, one doesn’t have clear name, other is paracetamol tablet but with something (name not clear), she's a 53 years old diabetes patient and has bp problems. She's having irritation and mild itching over impacted area, this is first time she's having a allergy reaction.
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First, you need to consult our doctor. After taking a proper history, the doctor will examine your rashes. Then, you may be advised some blood investigations such as CBC, ESR, and Serum IgE. Sometimes, the rashes may be due to an allergic reaction to a medicine that is not suitable for you. After evaluating all findings, we will advise appropriate treatment for your rashes.
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Visit nearby hospital /clinics for allergic reaction .
She can take tab allergra _120 od (hs)
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should stop medication for a while.
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-Rash over face/neck after starting medications → likely drug-induced allergic reaction (exanthematous rash)
-Common culprits: antibiotics (cefpodoxime) or combination drugs
-Mild itching → suggests non-severe hypersensitivity (not anaphylaxis)
Next Steps
-Immediately stop suspected drugs (especially cefpodoxime)
-Tab Levocetirizine 5 mg once daily at night for 5–7 days
-If itching more → Tab Fexofenadine 120 mg once daily
-Topical Calamine lotion apply 2–3 times daily
-Continue only essential meds (like plain paracetamol if needed)
Health Tips
-Monitor for danger signs: breathing difficulty, swelling of lips/face → emergency
-Avoid same antibiotic in future (document allergy)
-Keep skin cool, avoid scratching
-Diabetes/BP patients should avoid self-starting steroids without doctor advice
Contact me anytime on practo for further consultation
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URGENT: This appears to be an allergic reaction to one of your new medications.
1. STOP THE MEDICATIONS IMMEDIATELY: You must stop taking Gudcef (Cefpodoxime) and any other new medicines prescribed for the fever until you are evaluated by a doctor.
2. EMERGENCY CHECK: If you experience any of the following, go to the nearest Casualty/Emergency room immediately:
Difficulty breathing or wheezing.
Swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat.
Difficulty swallowing.
Feeling faint or dizzy.
Peeling skin or blisters inside the mouth or on the eyes.
3. IMMEDIATE STEPS:
Antihistamine: If you are not struggling to breathe, you can take a Tab. Avil (Pheniramine) or Tab. Allegra (Fexofenadine 180mg) immediately to slow the reaction.
Medical Evaluation: You need a physical examination to check your lung sounds and blood pressure. A drug-induced rash in a diabetic patient must be managed carefully.
DO NOT wait for the rash to spread further. Please visit a hospital now.
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Allergic reaction is an emergency .need daily follow up.
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Stop the meds, only she can continue b.p. and sugar meds.
Give tab cetrizine 5mg one morning and one evening for 5 days, tab monteleukast 10mg one daily in evening.
Tab omnacortil 20mg one daily in morning for 5 days.
Apply zinc calamine lotion over itchy parts, 2 times daily.
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This sounds like an allergic drug reaction . Immediately stop the medicines prescribed for the fever Cefpodoxime, Flumont-LC, Neckrest-DX, and the others. Do Not Stop her regular Diabetes and BP medications Check her blood sugar levels now.
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Apply a clean, cool, damp cloth to the itchy areas on her face and neck to soothe the irritation. Use only plain water for washing avoid soaps, perfumes, or face creams that could further irritate. Keep her well hydrated, especially since she recently had a high fever
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Go to Emergency Room immediately if she develops Shortness of breath, wheezing, or chest tightness.swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat.Feeling faint, lightheaded, or a sudden drop in blood pressure.Blistering, peeling skin, or the rash spreading rapidly to her eyes or mouth.
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Stop medicine.
Montek lc one at night.
Atarex25 after lunch
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Hello there, allergic reactions can be better treated with medicines and ointment. Do get her a better and proper treatment, I need few more details and history. Do consult online.
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Need some more details kindly consult
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take medications
Drink plenty of water
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