Characteristics of Drug-Induced Urticaria Based on Data of the Allergology and Immunology Department of the Mordovia Republic Clinical Hospital

Introduction. Medicinal urticaria is an immune-mediated disease characterized by the appearance of itchy rashes that occur in response to medication. The number of reported cases of drug allergies is increasing every year, which makes the study of this topic particularly relevant. The aim of the study is to analyze the characteristics of medicinal urticaria in patients of the Allergology and Immunology Department of the Mordovia Republic Central Clinical Hospital for the period 2022–2024. Materials and Methods. The study presents an analysis of 60 medical records of patients of the Allergology and Immunology Department of the Mordovia Republic Central Clinical Hospital diagnosed with medicinal urticarial for the period 2022–2024. Results. When analyzing the structure of patients, it was found that women aged 31 to 59 years with concomitant cardiovascular diseases and lesions of the gastrointestinal tract are most often ill. The advantage of the group of antibiotics in the structure of causally significant drugs of medicinal urticaria, as well as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and sartans has been revealed. Discussion and Conclusion. The materials of the article can be useful in formulating recommendations for the safe prescription of medications and raising awareness among medical professionals about possible allergic reactions. This, in turn, will help prevent the occurrence of medicinal urticaria and improve the quality of life of patients.