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Pen-os 1000 - Sandoz

Pen-os 1000 - Sandoz

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1000 mg/tab
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24 tablets
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Penicillin plays a crucial role in treating bacterial infections and preventing complications of rheumatic heart disease, yet its utility is often hindered by misreported allergies. Globally, approximately 10% of patients self-report penicillin allergies, but true allergies are rare. Testing and delabeling processes, such as low-dose oral challenges, are safe and effective in most cases, allowing more patients access to this essential antibiotic. Strengthening routine allergy evaluations can optimize its use, especially in critical regions where ARF and RHD remain prevalent health concerns.

References:

Providencia, R., Aali, G., Zhu, F., Leas, B.F., Orrell, R., Ahmad, M., Bray, J.J.H., Pelone, F., Nass, P., Marijon, E., Cassandra, M., Celermajer, D.S. and Shokraneh, F., 2024. Penicillin allergy testing and delabeling for patients who are prescribed penicillin: A systematic review for a World Health Organization guideline. Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology. 

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FAQ
What are the symptoms of penicillin allergy?
Penicillin allergies may cause immediate reactions like hives, swelling, or anaphylaxis, or delayed reactions such as rashes or serum sickness.
References:

Providencia, R., Aali, G., Zhu, F., Leas, B.F., Orrell, R., Ahmad, M., Bray, J.J.H., Pelone, F., Nass, P., Marijon, E., Cassandra, M., Celermajer, D.S. and Shokraneh, F., 2024. Penicillin allergy testing and delabeling for patients who are prescribed penicillin: A systematic review for a World Health Organization guideline. Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology. 

What is penicillin allergy delabeling?
Delabeling involves confirming the absence of a true allergy through clinical history, skin testing, or oral drug challenges, allowing patients to safely use penicillin.
References:

Providencia, R., Aali, G., Zhu, F., Leas, B.F., Orrell, R., Ahmad, M., Bray, J.J.H., Pelone, F., Nass, P., Marijon, E., Cassandra, M., Celermajer, D.S. and Shokraneh, F., 2024. Penicillin allergy testing and delabeling for patients who are prescribed penicillin: A systematic review for a World Health Organization guideline. Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology. 

Is penicillin allergy testing safe?
Yes, testing is generally safe, with only minor immediate reactions reported in a small percentage of patients, and no severe outcomes like anaphylaxis observed.
References:

Providencia, R., Aali, G., Zhu, F., Leas, B.F., Orrell, R., Ahmad, M., Bray, J.J.H., Pelone, F., Nass, P., Marijon, E., Cassandra, M., Celermajer, D.S. and Shokraneh, F., 2024. Penicillin allergy testing and delabeling for patients who are prescribed penicillin: A systematic review for a World Health Organization guideline. Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology.