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Teicoplanin anaphylaxis associated with surgical prophylaxis
Tariq Azamgarhi1, Ashik Shah1, Simon Warren2
1Pharmacy Department, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, HA7 4LP, United Kingdom.
British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
|January 11, 2018
Summary
This study determined the rate of true anaphylaxis to teicoplanin, finding it to be between 0.046% and 0.059%. These severe allergic reactions appear less common than previously reported.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Immunology
- Pharmacovigilance
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Teicoplanin is an antibiotic used to treat serious Gram-positive bacterial infections.
- Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.
- Accurate rates of teicoplanin-induced anaphylaxis are crucial for risk assessment.
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