Pruritus

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The daily dose of allopurinol is 300-600 mg. In combination with benzbromarone, the daily allopurinol dose is reduced to 100 mg. In general, allopurinol is well tolerated. The incidence of side effects is 2-3%. Exanthems, pruritus, gastrointestinal problems, and dty mouth have been observed. In rare cases, hair loss, fever, leukopenia, toxic epidermolysis (Lyell syndrome), and hqDatic dysfunction have been reported. Allopurinol inhibits the metabolic inactivation of the cytostatic dtugs azathioprine and 6-mercaptopurine. Accordingly, the administered doses of azathioprine and 6-mercaptopurine must be reduced if allopurinol is given simultaneously. 

Antithyroid drags have several side effects. The most frequent side effects are maculopapular rashes, pruritus, urticaria, fever, arthralgia and swelling of the joints. They occur in 1-5% of patients [1, 2]. Loss of scalp hair, gastrointestinal problems, elevations of bone isoenzyme of alkaline phosphatase and abnormalities of taste and smell are less common. The incidence of all these untoward reactions is similar with MMI and PTU. Side effects of MMI are dose-related, whereas those of PTU are less clearly related to dose [1]. PTU may cause slight transient increases of serum aminotransferase and y-glutamyl transpeptidase concentrations but also severe hq atotoxicity whereas methimazole or carbimazole can be associated with cholestasis. The side... 

Systemic treatment of 13-cis retinoic acid frequently leads to cheilitis and eye irritations (e.g., unspecific cornea inflammation). Also other symptoms such as headache, pruritus, alopecia, pains of joints and bone, and exostosis formation have been reported. Notably, an increase of very low density lipoproteins and triglycerides accompanied by a decrease of the high density lipoproteins has been reported in 10-20% of treated patients. Transiently, liver function markers can increase during oral retinoid therapy. Etretinate causes the side effects of 13-cis retinoid acid at lower doses. In addition to this, generalized edema and centrilobulary toxic liver cell necrosis have been observed. 

Cardiac arrest Urticaria Angi oedema Pruritus (jtching)... 

Mr. Carter has a rash and pruritus. You suspect an allergic reaction and immediately assess him for other more serious symptoms of an allergic reaction. What question would be most important to ask Mr. Carter ... 

The most common adverse reactions seen with administration of the cephalosporins are gastrointestinal disturbances, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea Hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions may occur with administration of the cephalosporins and range from mild to life threatening. Mild hypersensitivity reactions include pruritus, urticaria, and skin rashes. More serious hypersensitivity reactions include S teveils-Johnson syndrome (fever, cough, muscular aches and... 

Optic neuritis (a decrease in visual acuity and changes in color perception), which appears to be related to the dose given and die duration of treatment, has occurred in some patients receiving ethambutol. Usually, tiiis adverse reaction disappears when the drug is discontinued. Other adverse reactions are dermatitis, pruritus, anaphylactoid reactions (unusual or exaggerated allergic reactions), joint pain, anorexia, nausea, and vomiting. 

Acyclovir is available for use orally, topically, and par-enterally (for IV use). When given IV, acyclovir can cause phlebitis, lethargy, confusion, tremors, skin rashes, nausea, and crystalluria Side effects when given orally include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, and skin rashes. Topical administration causes transient burning, stinging, and pruritus. 

This drug is usually well tolerated, but nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, and pruritus may be seen. Most adverse reactions are mild and transient. On rare occasions, hepatic toxicity may be seen, and use of the drug must be discontinued immediately. Periodic hepatic function tests are recommended to monitor for hepatic toxicity. 

Dermatologic-histamine release, pruritus, flushing, and red eyes... 

This type of pain management is used for postoperative pain, labor pain, and cancer pain. The most serious adverse reaction associated with the administration of narcotics by the epidural route is respiratory depression. The patient may also experience sedation, confusion, nausea, pruritus, or urinary retention. Fentanyl is increasingly used as an alternative to morphine sulfate because patients experience fewer adverse reactions. 

Adverse reactions to the gold compounds may occur any time during therapy, as well as many months after therapy has been discontinued. Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin) and stomatitis (inflammation of mucosa of the mouth, gums, and possibly the tongue) are the most common adverse reactions seen. Pruritus (itching) often occurs before the skin eruption becomes apparent. Photosensitivity reactions (exaggerated sunburn... 

The adverse reactions seen with penicillamine include pruritus, rash, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, bone marrow depression, proteinuria, hematuria, increased skin friability, and tinnitus. Penicillamine is capable of causing severe toxic reactions. 

MTX is a potentially toxic dmg that is also used in the treatment of malignancies and psoriasis. Nausea, vomiting, a decreased platelet count, leukopenia (decreased white blood cell count), stomatitis (inflammation of the oral cavity), rash, pruritus, dermatitis, diarrhea, alopecia (loss of hair), and diarrhea may be seen with the administration of this dmg. 

Gastrointestinal symptoms occur frequently with the administration of ethosuximide (Zarontin), methsux-imide (Celontin Kapseals), and phensuximide (Milontin Kapseals). Mental confusion and other personality changes, pruritus, urticaria, urinary frequency, weight loss, and hematologic changes may also be seen. 

BARBITURATES The barbiturates can produce a hypersensitivity rash. Should a skin rash occur, the nurse must notify the primary health care provider immediately because the primary health care provider may discontinue the drug. The nurse carefully examines all affected areas and provides an accurate description. If pruritus is present, the nurse keeps the patient s nails short, applies an antiseptic cream (if prescribed), and tells the patient to avoid the use of soap until the rash subsides. 

The patient is observed for persistent nausea, fatigue, lethargy, anorexia, jaundice, dark urine, pruritus and right upper quadrant tenderness. 

InFeD, generic anemia soreness and inflammation at injection site, chest pain, arthralgia, backache, convulsions, pruritus, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, dyspnea weight and grams percent (g/dL) of hemoglobin IV, IM... 

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