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Allergy and Anaphylaxis to known drug allergens (Safety Alert)

by IMSN | Nov 15, 2019 | Articles | 0 comments

Serious allergic and anaphylactic reactions can occur when knowndrugallergens are prescribed, dispensed and administered to patients. This harm is preventable. Rapid recognition and treatment of drugallergy is essential.

IMSN Safety Alert on Allergy and Anaphylaxis to Known Drug Allergens – October 2016

This document replaces a previous version dated October 2012.

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