Drug Provocation (Drug Allergy) TestDrug Provocation (Drug Allergy) Test

This test is applied after patients with a possible diagnosis of drug allergy are evaluated in the department. Appointment is required. Patient should arrive at 09:00 a.m. for the scheduled day of test. Initial blood pressure, pulse rate, respiratory rate and peak expiratory flow (PEF) values are measured. The test is initiated with lactose (sugar), the dose of which is gradually increased with intervals of 20 minutes before the test medication is administered. All of the measurements are repeated while PEF is measured in the 5th and 20th minutes. In the event that patient reacts to any dosage (itching /skin rash, swollen skin around eyes and/or lips, difficulty in breathing, hoarseness, swallowing disorder, low blood pressure, increased respiratory rate and decreased PEF value), the test is ended and medical intervention is made when necessary. Patient should bring white cheese and bread as lunch. Any other food is not allowed during test. Test ends at 16:00. Drug allergy card is given to patients who are deemed necessary.