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Penicillin Allergies and Other Side Effects of Antibiotic Use

After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to—

  • Discuss the diagnostic approach to a resident with a penicillin allergy.
  • Recognize how to conduct a detailed medication allergy history.
  • Review cross-reactivity between penicillins, cephalosporins, and carbapenems.

The materials below are intended for health care practitioners and nursing staff.

Approach to Residents With Reported Penicillin Allergy (PDF, 230 KB)

One-Page Document – Antibiotic Side Effects (PDF, 293 KB)

Approaching the Resident With a Penicillin Allergy – Video (25 minutes)

Page last reviewed May 2022
Page originally created June 2021

Internet Citation: Penicillin Allergies and Other Side Effects of Antibiotic Use. Content last reviewed May 2022. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD.
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