Schweitzer K

Schweitzer K

Hungary

Publications
  • Review Article
    In Vitro Diagnosis of Hypersensitivity to Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID) Comparison of Two Methods
    Author(s): Baló-Banga JM and Schweitzer K Baló-Banga JM and Schweitzer K

    Objective: Current concept distinguishes between cross intolerance (non-immune) and single or multiple hypersensitivity based (immune) adverse reactions of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) due to their potential to inhibit cyclooxygenase (COX) isoenzymes (COX-1, COX-2). Recently we described a rapid IL-6 release assay using blood mononuclear cells of patients with various clinical forms of drug hypersensitivity. Here we present data of a comprehensive analysis if the IL-6 release test and the classical IgE immuno-assay for their sensitivity in cases with adverse reactions to NSAIDs grouped according to the new clinical classification. Methods: Total and specific serum IgE against 9 different HSA coupled-NSAIDs were determined by manual ELISA tests (55 cases) and compared to drug-specific release from preformed IL-6 pool of PBMCs.. View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2155-6121.1000255

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