| Drug Name: | Beef Allergenic Extract |
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| Drug Class: | Allergen |
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| Mechanism of Action: | Contains proteins derived from beef that can trigger an immune response in individuals with beef allergy |
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| Use: | Used for diagnostic testing and immunotherapy in patients with confirmed beef allergy |
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| Side Effects: | - Local reactions at the injection site (redness, swelling, itching)
- Systemic allergic reactions (hives, difficulty breathing, anaphylaxis)
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| Contraindications: | - Known hypersensitivity to beef or any component of the extract
- Uncontrolled asthma or other severe respiratory conditions
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| Specialty: | - Allergy and Immunology
- Internal Medicine
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