Beta-lactam Antibiotic Allergies

Beta-lactam Antibiotic Allergies

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Document Type

Podcast

Hosts

Melanie Cole

Featured Speaker

Amol Purandare, MD

Length of Episode

11:56

Description

While approximately 10% of US adults and children claim a penicillin allergy, only 1/20 with a reported allergy are truly allergic. Additionally, 80% of patients with IgE mediated penicillin allergy lose sensitivity after 10 years.

It is important to clarify and de-label patients to ensure they receive standard of care, avoid other adverse drug reactions and have a lowered risk of clinical failure. This practice also results in cost savings.

Amol Purandare, MD explains the de-labeling process in place at Children's Mercy and how to gain insight into what to prescribe to a patient with a penicillin allergy.

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Publication Date

1-1-2020

Disciplines

Pediatrics

Beta-lactam Antibiotic Allergies

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