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Common examples of pseudoallergic drug reactions

Common examples of pseudoallergic drug reactions
Drug Clinical reaction(s) Presumed mechanism
Aspirin and other NSAIDs

Exacerbations of rhinitis, asthma (in patients with aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease)

Urticaria/angioedema (NOTE: Urticaria may also result from a type I, IgE-mediated allergic reaction)
Inhibited prostaglandin production and enhanced leukotriene production
Opiates Pruritus, urticaria Direct stimulation of mast cells and/or basophils causing release of mediators
Vancomycin Flushing during infusion Direct stimulation of mast cells through MRGPRX2, causing release of mediators
Radiocontrast media Anaphylaxis, shock (NOTE: Some may be type I, IgE-mediated allergic reactions) Unknown mechanism
Ciprofloxacin Urticaria (most reactions) Direct stimulation of mast cells through MRGPRX2, causing release of mediators
Local anesthetics Syncope Vasovagal reflex
Protamine Hypotension, pulmonary hypertension Unknown mechanism
Choline Pruritus, urticaria Unknown mechanism
Isoniazid Hepatitis Unknown mechanism
NSAIDs: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: IgE: immunoglobulin E; MRGPRX2: Mas related protein coupled receptor member X2.
Modified with permission from: Celik G, Pichler WJ, Adkinson NF Jr. Drug Allergy. In: Middleton's Allergy Principles & Practice, 7th ed, Adkinson NF, et al (Ed), Mosby Elsevier, Philadelphia 2009. p.1205-1226. Illustration used with permission of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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