![]() ![]() (1) When allergy does occur to PI, it is likely against povidone and the iodine component likely plays no role in allergic reactions.(2) Patient reported "seafood" or "Iodine" allergies are generally not contraindication to the use of povidone-iodine.(3) In patients with documented IgE mediated reaction to penicillin, use of cephalosporins with similar side chains (first generation) should be avoided.(4) When treating endophthalmitis emergently in a patient who reports a penicillin allergy, ceftazidime can be safely utilized. Penicillin: In the setting of a confirmed penicillin allergy, cross-reactivity is most likely to occur with first generation cephalosporins and there is negligible cross-reactivity reported for newer generation cephalosporins. Anaphylaxis to PI is rare, usually attributable to the povidone component and no cases have been reported related to ophthalmic use. In cases where the allergy to penicillin is not anaphylaxis, 3rd and 4th generation cephalosporins can be considered with close monitoring. Much less commonly, patients can develop a contact dermatitis which develops after an initial sensitizing exposure and subsequent contact. Cross-reactivity between penicillins and ALL 3rd and 4th generation cephalosporins is negligible. Cross-reactivity between penicillins and MOST 1st and 2nd generation cephalosporins is negligible. This is proportional to the duration of exposure and can result in severe chemical burn if skin or mucus membranes are exposed to PI for long periods of time. The true incidence of an allergy to penicillin in patients believed to have such allergy is <10 (it’s like we have a built in 10-fold safety factor). PI: Up to 4% of patients can have an irritant effect. Review of medical literature with an emphasis on author-selected studies. ![]() Clinicians frequently withhold the following agents in the context of self-reported "allergy:(1) Povidone-iodine (PI) preparations when patients report an allergy to iodine and/or seafood.(2) β-lactam antibiotics such as cephalosporins when patients report an allergy to penicillin. To discuss clinical approaches to two commonly reported allergies.
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