Allergy Search Filters
- In the Medication Allergies module, select the Allergy Search 
button.
The Allergy Selection window opens. - In the Allergy Selection window, 
   
- Select any one of the filters as described below: 
      
- Starts With - for allergies that start with the entered criteria
 - Contains - for allergies that contain the entered criteria
 - Ends With - for allergies that end with the entered criteria
 - Ingredient - from the list of drug ingredients, such as Iodine or Bentonite
 - Medication Name - from the list of allergies to medications, such as Cefazolin or Tylenol with Codeine
 - Allergen Group - from the list of allergens, such as Lithium Derivatives or Ester type Anesthetics
 
 - Enter the search criteria, such as the name or partial name of the medication allergy you are looking for. 
NextGen® Enterprise EHR performs the search as you type. The results appear in the list of allergens.
 - Select an allergy or perform another search.
 Select Cancel to exit without saving your search results.
The NextGen® Enterprise EHR database is displayed with a list of allergies provided by First Databank, a third-party provider. You can create a user-defined allergy if necessary. Speak with your System Administrator about adding specific user-defined allergies.
CAUTION:A Drug-Allergy Interaction check cannot be performed on user-defined allergies. If you are adding a user-defined allergy to a patient's chart, a warning window displays.- Select OK to select the Allergen and Allergy Type.
 
 - Select any one of the filters as described below: