Hypersensitivity to contrast media and dyes

• Published in: Immunology and allergy clinics of North America Vol. 34; no. 3; p. 547
• Main Authors: Brockow, Knut, Sánchez-Borges, Mario
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.08.2014
• Subjects: Coloring Agents - adverse effects; Coloring Agents - classification; Contrast Media - adverse effects; Contrast Media - classification; Disease Management; Drug Hypersensitivity - diagnosis; Drug Hypersensitivity - epidemiology; Drug Hypersensitivity - etiology; Drug Hypersensitivity - therapy; Humans; Incidence; Risk Factors; Blue dyes; Dyes; Hypersensitivity; Fluorescein; Diagnostic procedure; Management; Gadolinium-based contrast media; Radiocontrast media

This article updates current knowledge on hypersensitivity reactions to diagnostic contrast media and dyes. After application of a single iodinated radiocontrast medium (RCM), gadolinium-based contrast medium, fluorescein, or a blue dye, a hypersensitivity reaction is not a common finding; however,...