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cross-sensitivity, a sensitivity to one substance that predisposes an individual to sensitivity to other substances that are related in chemical structure. Cross sensitivity with allergic reactions may develop between antibiotics of similar chemical structures. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The incidence of cross-sensitivity to the penicillins is less than 5%. 12) There is abundant cross-sensitivity in the entire family of NSAIDs, but recent studies have shown that several of the COX-2 inhibitors are safe for patients with aspirin sensitivity. Furthermore, although the sales aid contained information regarding the contraindication and most common and less severe AEs, it failed to communicate the most serious warnings and precautions associated with Nevanac therapy, such as, the potential for cross-sensitivity reactions, increased bleeding times, delay of healing, keratitis and other corneal AEs. |
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