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Thursday, December 1, 2011

Threat of allergy sickness




An allergic reaction can cause serious damage. In some cases, an allergic reaction can result in an emergency room visit and even hospitalization. Well, now with a shortage on certain IV drugs, let's hope that sick patients don't get sicker. Today, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced a shortage on Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride Injection (generic for Benadryl), commonly used in IV therapy for the treatment and management of hospitalized patients suffering from conditions, such as allergic reactions, anxiety, itching, or cold symptoms.

Hopefully, hospitals are adequately stocked with Diphenhydramine/Benadryl and sick patients don't get sicker.

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