Drug Allergy (Gara Visha)
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Drug Allergy
The abnormal allergic reaction by the body towards the administration of a medicine is called Drug allergy. Drug allergy or any allergic reactions are the response of our immune system towards that particular substance. Any type of drug may produce an allergy. In general, there are few known and common allergy-causing drugs which should be always used with a proper prescription. In Ayurveda, drug allergy is correlated to the concepts of “Gara Visha or Synthetic Poison” and “Viruddha” or Incompatible substances”. The above-mentioned conditions cause similar reactions like anaphylaxis, fever, or rashes as seen in a common drug allergy. Dr. Gupta’s IAFA specialists and researchers have created successful Ayurvedic solutions for managing drug allergy and associated symptoms.
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(Ref: Ashtanga Hrudayam by Chapter 7 Annarakshavidhi adhyaya by Acharya Vagbhata, Sutrasthana)
An external situation or substance which provoke the doshas within in an individual and leads to an abnormal state of health is called as Viruddha. In such case doshas will not be in a state to pacify as well as go out of the body.
Causes of Drug Allergy
The body identifies a drug as a foreign harmful material or microbe and leads to the condition of drug allergies. The common drug allergy drugs are certain,
- Pain killers
- Antibiotics
- Chemotherapy drugs and
- Autoimmune disorder medications
According to Ayurveda, all the substances or factors that leads to imbalance of all doshas may lead to the similar situation of drug allergy. Synthetic poisoning or poisoning is such a condition causing similar effect of drug allergy. Ayurveda suggests avoiding known drugs, which may lead to extreme emergency situations. Dr. Gupta’s IAFA is promoting Ayurvedic measures to improve immune system activities for maintaining a good state of health.
Ayurvedic Reference of Gara Visha (Drug Allergy)
Symptoms of Drug Allergy
The reaction in case of drug allergies happens within a short period of time. The complete manifestation of symptoms may appear within a week of time. The major symptoms of drug allergy are
- Anaphylaxis
- Rashes
- Fever
- Inflammation
- Itching or pruritis
- Breathing difficulty
- Discomfort in eye and nose etc.
The difficult to manage situation in case drug allergy is anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is an emergency condition in which all the major bodily systems are affected. Anemia, dyspnea, kidney failureetc. may be observed associated with Anaphylaxis caused due to drug allergy.
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Diet in Drug Allergy
Avoiding fermented milk products like curd, cheese etc. and chemical added as well as processed food are suggestive in case of drug allergy. Taking easy to digest food and in certain cases fasting must be done for attaining a fast result.
Do’s (Pathya)
- Special medicated herbal porridges
- Vegetarian diet
- Boiled and cooled water
- Adequate rest
- Adequate sleep (Average 7 hours)
Don’ts (Apathya)
- Avoid smoking
- Avoid alcohol intake
- Day sleep
- Packed and processed food
Yoga in Drug Allergy
Pranayama is the best yoga measure suggestive in drug allergy. Yogasanas like vrikshasana and ustrasana are also good in case of drug allergy to maintain a state of wellbeing and mental balance.
Ayurvedic Management of Drug Allergy
The external procedures like ayurvedic collyrium and ayurvedic herbal washing (Dhara) along with the Panchakarma procedures like Vamana (vomiting therapy) and Nasyam (Nasal medication) and Raktamokshana (bloodletting) should be done as per the guidance of an Ayurveda Specialist. The above measures
- Drakshadi kashayam
- Tiktaka kashayam
- Viwadi gulika and
- Dushivishari gulika are used in the management of drug allergy
Single herbs like Neem (Azadirachta indica) and Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is widely used in the management of drug allergy.
References
- Ashtanga Hrudayam, Chapter- 7, Annarakshavidhi Adhyaya by Acharya Vagbhata, Sutrasthana.
- Vaidya Laxmipati Shastri, Yogratnakar Uttaradha, Vishadhikar Adhyay, Chaukhambha Prakashan, Varanasi, Edition, 2013; 464-471.
- Kaviraj Atridev Gupta, editor Ashtang Sangraham, Uttarsthan 40/85, Chaukhambha Sanskrit Pratishthan, Reprint 2011; 348.
- Dr. Brahmanand Tripathi, editor, Charak Samhita Chikitsa Sthan – 23, Chaukhambha Surbharati Prakashan, Reprint, 2012; 799-80.
Article Written By: Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.)
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