Algorithm to identify patients at low risk

for penicillin/beta-lactam allergy

 
 

Are the symptoms described by the patient, or their family only the following:

  • Headache

  • Delayed vomiting

  • Stomach Pain

  • Diarrhea

Yes

No

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Clinical Pearl:

These are all known, and expected possible side effects to this medication, and do not represent a drug allergy. Patient may be afraid to take this medication again, but should be counselled these are not symptoms of an allergic reaction. There may be ways to mitigate these side effects which can be discussed with your patient.