The problem of hypersensitivity to local anesthetics

Abstract

ABSTRACT. The problem of the development of adverse reactions as a result of the use of diagnostic and medicinal products (drugs) in medicine is becoming increasingly important. Patients more often note reactions to local anesthetics (LA) – 43.2 %, antibiotics – 18.8 %, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs – 9.7 %, other drugs – 28.4 %. LA include two chemical groups: esters of benzoic acid (Ester-type anesthetics), which are potentially allergens, and amides (Amide-type anesthetics), which have virtually no allergenic potential. Based on the history for doctor is often difficult to assess the risk of allergic reactions, so if in the past the patient had a side effect of LA, then these drugs should be skin and provocative tests, having obtained the informed consent of the subject to conduct them. Skin prick tests are used for initial diagnosis in patients with suspected LA allergy. If the results of the pre-test and intradermal test are negative, a subcutaneous challenge test with LA is performed. Skin testing for suspected hypersensitivity (НS) of the delayed type begins with application (patch) tests and only with a negative result using an intradermal test with LA. Laboratory methods for diagnosing НS to LA are used much less often than skin and provocative tests, because for many drugs the appropriate methods have not been developed, as well as because it is a time-consuming and expensive method of diagnosis. Therapeutic tactics in the event of НS to LA include providing patients with emergency care in the development of anaphylaxis and treatment of other clinical manifestations of HS reactions in accordance with existing international and domestic protocols. Epinephrine, oxygen therapy, colloid/crystalloid infusions, antihistamines, systemic and topical corticosteroids, protease inhibitors, inhaled β2-agonists, leukotriene receptor antagonists, etc. are most commonly used for this purpose.

Keywords: hypersensitivity, local anesthetics, diagnosis, treatment.

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Published
2020-10-10
How to Cite
Zaikov, S. V., Kaidashev, I. P., & Gumeniuk, G. L. (2020). The problem of hypersensitivity to local anesthetics. Infusion & Chemotherapy, (3), 43-51. https://doi.org/10.32902/2663-0338-2020-3-43-51

Author Biographies

S. V. Zaikov, National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education named after P. L. Shupyk, Kyiv, Ukraine

Zaikov Sergii Viktorovych
Professor of the Department of Phthisiology and Pulmonology, National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education named after P. L. Shupyk.
MD, professor.
10, M. Amosova st., Kyiv, 03038, Ukraine.
Е‑mail: zaikov1960@gmail.com

I. P. Kaidashev, Ukrainian Medical Stomatological Academy, Poltava, Ukraine

Kaidashev Igor Petrovych
Professor of the Department of Internal Medicine № 3 with Phthisiology
MD, professor.
23, Shevchenko st., Poltava, 36011, Ukraine

G. L. Gumeniuk, National Institute of Phthisiology and Pulmonology named after F. G. Yanovsky NAMS of Ukraine, Kyiv

Gumeniuk Galyna Lvivna
Professor of the Department of Phthisiology and Pulmonology, National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education named after P. L. Shupyk.
MD.
10, M. Amosova st., Kyiv, 03038, Ukraine.