| Drug Name: | Chicken Allergenic Extract |
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| Drug Class: | Allergen |
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| Mechanism of Action: | Contains proteins from chicken feathers, dander, and serum that can trigger an allergic response in susceptible individuals |
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| Use: | Used for diagnostic testing and immunotherapy in patients with suspected or confirmed chicken allergies |
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| Side Effects: | - Local reactions at the injection site (redness, swelling, itching)
- Systemic allergic reactions (hives, difficulty breathing, anaphylaxis)
- Rarely, serum sickness-like reactions
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| Contraindications: | - Known severe allergic reaction to chicken or any component of the extract
- Uncontrolled asthma
- Active infection or illness
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| Specialty: | - Allergy and Immunology
- Dermatology
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