Urticaria intolerance urticariaL50.8

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Urticaria and anaphylactoid reactions by release or activation of mediators without a preceding antigen-antibody reaction corresponding to an intolerance reaction. Mostly triggered by:

non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. acetylsalicylic acid, see also Analgesic Intolerance Syndrome)
Beta blocker
ACE inhibitors
Angiotensin receptor blocker
Histamine-liberating drugs (e.g. codeine)
Azo dyes (e.g. tartrazine, see also food intolerance).

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

S.u. Urticaria.

Notice!

The reaction is quantity-dependent!

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Avoidance or settling of the triggering substance. Otherwise see below. Urticaria, acute. If systemic reactions develop, see below. Shock, anaphylactic.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer