Carbapenems in Beta-Lactam Allergies

is admitted to the with ESBL E. coli pyelonephritis. They have allergies (difficulty breathing) to TMP/SMX, ciprofloxacin, and ceftriaxone.

Meropenem is ordered. Is this SAFE to give?

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Explanation: 2022 AAAAI/ACAAI Drug Allergy Practice Parameter states in patients WITHOUT severe delayed hypersensitivity reactions (e.g. Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, etc) to penicillins and/or cephalosporins, carbapenems can be given SAFELY.

Carbapenems in Beta-Lactam Allergies

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