Title: Sulfa Allergy: Drug List, Symptoms, Treatment, and More
Headings: What Is a Sulfa Allergy?
What Is a Sulfa Allergy?
Overview
Sulfa vs. sulfite allergy
What are the symptoms?
Are there any complications?
Anaphylaxis
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
What types of drugs cause this allergy?
Are sulfas found in foods?
What are the treatment options?
How to prevent a sulfa allergic reaction
The takeaway

Content: Your doctor may prescribe antihistamines or corticosteroids to relieve hives, rash, and itching. A bronchodilator may be prescribed if you have respiratory symptoms. Your doctor may recommend a desensitization procedure if you need medication and there isn’t a sulfa-free alternative. Desensitization involves slowly introducing the medication at low doses until an effective dose is reached and tolerated. You’ll be monitored for allergic reactions as the medication doses are increased. Both anaphylaxis and Stevens-Johnson syndrome require immediate medical attention. If you’re having an anaphylactic reaction, epinephrine will usually be given. If you develop Stevens-Johnson syndrome, you’ll likely be admitted to an intensive care unit. Treatment for Stevens-Johnson syndrome includes: corticosteroids to control inflammation
antibiotics to prevent or control skin infections
intravenous (IV) immunoglobulins to halt the progress of the disease
How to prevent a sulfa allergic reaction
There are no diagnostic tests for sulfa allergy.