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My Mom Got Allergic Reaction For Ceftriaxone (rocehine). She Had

Posted on Thu, 22 Aug 2019

Question: My mom got allergic reaction for ceftriaxone (rocehine). She had Quincke's edema and it was treated with adrenaline and prednisone. But she still has allergic laryngotracheitis and rhinitis. The whole body is covered with a rash like hives. Prednisone caused 3 stomach ulcers. They stopped treating her with prednisone and now her treatment is chloropyramine and sodium thiosulfate. But it has been already 7 days and she is not getting better

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hii. Please consult an Ent surgeon and a physician. It seem that she is suf

Detailed Answer:
Hii. Please consult an Ent surgeon and a physician. It seem that she is suffering from gross allergic reaction. It needs through evaluation by ent surgeon, physician and if needed dermatologist. It will be unfair to comment on the patient health from far away without seeing her. But maintain prefer hydration and make sure she didn't get into sepsis. Maintain proper hygiene and sterilization. I think it will resolve over time slowly.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (1 hour later)

Thank you, however she is unable to eat or drink as her throat is swollen.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hii. Make sure she is on proper intravenous fluid and gets properly hydrate

Detailed Answer:
Hii. Make sure she is on proper intravenous fluid and gets properly hydrated. With proper hydration she will get better over tine. Also make sure she is on any antacid as she has gastric ulcer.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D