PCN allergy: Consider ciprofloxacin/clindamycin or aztreonam/clindamycin PCN allergy: Consider ciprofloxacin/clindamycin or aztreonam/clindamycin
RATIONALE: The discontinuation of commercial drug testing for penicillin (PCNs) in 2024 left no method for formal testing to PCN allergy. Many practitioners have explored alternative drug therapy regimens with different drug classes, such as the macrolides specifically Azithromycin. This study describes a 2-year experience with suspected Azithromycin allergy in PCN allergic patients.
by S Kamboj 2024This study describes a 2-year experience with suspected Azithromycin allergy in PCN allergic patients.
by S Kamboj 2024This study describes a 2-year experience with suspected Azithromycin allergy in PCN allergic patients.
Azithromycin, oral, 1 g as a single dose AND. Metronidazole, oral, 2g If PCN allergy, omit ceftriaxone and increase azithromycin to 2 g orally
If no sexual activity and HIV negative – do NOT treat for HSV, consider Treat with Azithromycin, oral, 1g as a single dose. If PCN allergy
For PCN/Cephalosporin allergy: Use Clindamycin For PCN/Cephalosporin allergy: Use Clindamycin consensus on impetigo, abscess, and cellulitis treatment.
by S Kamboj 2024This study describes a 2-year experience with suspected Azithromycin allergy in PCN allergic patients.
RATIONALE: The discontinuation of commercial drug testing for penicillin (PCNs) in 2024 left no method for formal testing to PCN allergy. Many practitioners have explored alternative drug therapy regimens with different drug classes, such as the macrolides specifically Azithromycin. This study describes a 2-year experience with suspected Azithromycin allergy in PCN allergic patients.
Must be my allergy.