What is 'drug allergy' in SAP IS-H - SAP for Healthcare?

drug allergy - Overview

• Component: IS-H

• Component Name: SAP for Healthcare

• Description: SAP Healthcare - Industry-Specific Components for Hospitals Abnormal reaction of the human body to administered drugs. &EXAMPLE& Allergy to penicillin Allergy to specific proteins Allergy to iodine

drug allergy - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Drug allergy is a term used in the IS-H SAP for Healthcare component to describe an adverse reaction to a medication. It is a type of hypersensitivity reaction that occurs when the body's immune system mistakenly identifies a medication as harmful and produces antibodies to fight it. Symptoms of drug allergies can range from mild to severe and can include skin rashes, itching, hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, and anaphylaxis. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In the IS-H SAP for Healthcare component, drug allergies are recorded in the patient's medical record. This information is used to inform healthcare providers of any potential risks associated with prescribing certain medications. Additionally, it can be used to alert healthcare providers if a patient has previously experienced an adverse reaction to a medication. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When recording drug allergies in the IS-H SAP for Healthcare component, it is important to include as much detail as possible. This includes the name of the medication, the date of the reaction, and any symptoms experienced. Additionally, it is important to note if the reaction was mild or severe. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The IS-H SAP for Healthcare component also includes features for recording other types of allergies such as food allergies and environmental allergies. Additionally, it includes features for recording immunizations and other medical information.