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Drug-induced urticaria; Specialty: Dermatology: Symptoms: itching, burning, redness, and swelling: Usual onset: 1-24 hours after ingestion/application: Duration: 1-72 hours: Diagnostic method: The onset of symptoms following the use of a medication. Treatment: Can resolve without treatment, but may require anti-histamines or corticosteroids.
Autoimmune urticaria, also known as chronic autoimmune urticaria, is a type of chronic urticaria characterized by the presence of autoantibodies in the patient's immune system that target the body's own mast cells, leading to episodes of hives (urticaria).
Other indications may include nausea and vomiting. Antihistamines are usually for short-term treatment. Chronic allergies, such as allergic asthma may include health problems which antihistamines alone cannot treat. [9] The routes of administration of antihistamines are usually oral, intranasal, intraocular and topical.
Cetirizine is a second-generation antihistamine used to treat allergic rhinitis (hay fever), dermatitis, and urticaria (hives). [5] It is taken by mouth. [6] Effects generally begin within thirty minutes and last for about a day. [6] The degree of benefit is similar to other antihistamines such as diphenhydramine, which is a first-generation ...
Ebastine is a second-generation H1 receptor antagonist that is indicated mainly for allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria. [5] It is available in 10 and 20 mg tablets [6] and as fast-dissolving tablets, [7] as well as in pediatric syrup. It has a recommended flexible daily dose of 10 or 20 mg, depending on disease severity.
Individuals with chronic hives may need other medications in addition to antihistamines to control symptoms. People who experience hives with angioedema require emergency treatment as this is a life-threatening condition. Treatment guidelines for the management of chronic hives have been published.
The efficacy of rupatadine as treatment for allergic rhinitis (AR) and chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) has been investigated in adults and adolescents (aged over 12 years) in several controlled studies, showing a rapid onset of action and a good safety profile even in prolonged treatment periods of a year. [5] [6] [7]
The most common symptoms of chronic spontaneous urticaria are angioedema and hives that are accompanied by itchiness. Chronic spontaneous urticaria, despite its cause being unknown, is linked to a higher prevalence of autoimmune diseases , and is often worsened by triggers like stress, infections, certain foods, or nonsteroidal anti ...