Suspected reaction type (based upon detailed history of past reactions and underlying conditions) | Symptoms of past reaction(s) | Starting dose for ASA, in mg | Increase per step | Interval between steps | Dose range in which reactions usually occur, in mg | Usual time between administration and onset of symptoms |
Respiratory reaction induced by multiple NSAIDs (cross-reacting) in patient with underlying AERD (type 1) Also appropriate for type 4 reactions | Rhinitis/ocular symptoms, bronchospasm | 40.5 | Double | Three hours | 60 to 100 | One to three hours |
Urticaria/angioedema induced by multiple NSAIDs (cross-reacting) in patient with chronic urticaria (type 2) Also appropriate for type 3 reactions | Urticaria/angioedema | 81 to 162 | Double | Three hours | 162 to 650 | One to three hours |
Urticaria/angioedema induced by one NSAID (no underlying conditions) (type 5)* | Urticaria/angioedema | 162 | Double | Three hours | Not applicable¶ | Not applicable¶ |
Anaphylaxis induced by one NSAID (no underlying conditions) (type 6)* | Anaphylaxis | 81 | Double | Three hours | Not applicable¶ | Not applicable¶ |