PCN allergy and Ancef
The last time I looked at it, I remember reading that if you are allergic to PCN, you are actually much more likely to have a reaction to Clinda.
I think the most recent data is 0.7% overall cross reactivity (Ancef/PCN), and 3% if the PCN allergy is proven to be a true allergy.
Regardless, the practice of not using Ancef when PCN allergy is listed is ridiculous.
BUT -
Because of institutional pressures, I still go along with clinda substitution if that train is already started. (If...
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