penicillin allergy

Institutional Policy Shifts on Penicillin Allergy Labels Dramatically Increase Cefuroxime Use in Cataract Surgery

By MedXY 03/13/2026

A large-scale quality improvement study reveals that reclassifying penicillin allergies and providing pharmacy support can increase the use of intracameral cefuroxime from 2% to over 70%, significantly improving evidence-based prophylaxis in cataract surgery.

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Is Piperacillin-Tazobactam Safe for Patients with Amoxicillin Allergy? Insights from a Recent Clinical Study

By MedXY 08/31/2025

A recent study shows that over 80% of patients allergic to amoxicillin tolerate piperacillin-tazobactam, though about 18% experience cross-reactivity, highlighting the need for careful allergy testing before use.

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Persistent Penicillin Allergy Following Epstein-Barr Virus-Associated Rashes: Evidence and Clinical Implications

By MedXY 08/21/2025

Nearly half of adolescents and adults who developed penicillin-associated rashes during EBV infection exhibit persistent hypersensitivity, challenging the notion of transient viral exanthem-related allergies.