Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium are two active ingredients in augmentin. People who’re sensitive to this penicillin antibiotic medication can trigger augmentin allergy symptoms.
Ingredients in augmentin antibiotic produce IgE antibodies that stimulate allergic reaction. Immune system stimulates adverse reaction after few hours of dosage. In case of non-IgE antibodies, allergic symptoms can be delayed.
Symptoms of Augmentin Allergy
Signs of allergic reaction can be seen after few hours of medical dosage. It can mild to severe.
- Hypersensitive people experience red patches or hives after taking medication.
- Swelling of throat, tongue, face and lips can occur as a result of this allergic reaction. Because of swollen tongue, hypersensitive person may see slur speech and difficulty in swallowing.
- The area where swollen patches appear can be tender to touch and appear red.
- Nausea or vomiting, diarrhea and abnormal bloating can occur in patients with augmentin allergy.
- Swelling in airways and throat interfere inhaling and exhaling ability of the person.
- Coughing, wheezing, lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting and high pitched breathing can be seen.
- Confusion or anxiety in some cases may lead to anaphylaxis condition.
Person who is allergic to this antibiotic medication must avoid the medicine. Let your pharmacist know that you’re hypersensitive to augmentin.
If you experience any of the above mentioned uncommon symptoms after taking penicillin, consult doctor immediately. Without this, one can’t confirm the allergen and may mistakenly avoid other substances.
Allergist will conduct skin prick test and blood evaluation to confirm the allergy.