Did you know that penicillin allergy is more likely to develop in women than in men? In addition, according to a study published published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, women are...

Imagine a man, being rushed to the hospital after sustaining injuries following a street accident. According to reports, He had injuries to his head and chest but was able to walk and talk when he was...

According to the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), there are new evidences suggesting that cephalosporins without a beta-lactam side chain may be safely used in patients with known...

Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic medication, i.e., it is used to treat irregular heartbeats. Doctors are, however, often hesitant in using it or other iodine-containing medications among patients with...

Penicillin is a common antibiotic used to treat many different types of infections, such as tonsillitis, pneumonia, strep throat, bronchitis, and infections of the skin. However, allergic reactions to...

A new study indicates that a mother's previous use of oral contraceptives may contribute to her baby's risk of developing allergies. The study found that children whose mothers used oral...

There's a question raised in iVillage about allergies to penicillin. The concern of the patient was that, if a person is allergic to penicillin, would that mean that his infections or illnesses...

Penicillin allergy is the most common form of drug allergy. It is a serious condition whose symptoms may range from developing rashes, itchiness and swelling of the tongue, lips or the face. In...

Clopidogrel is a drug commonly prescribed to patients with high risks for strokes or heart attacks because it prevents blood from clotting (If Clopidogrel doesn't ring a bell, maybe its brand...