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Antimicrobial Use Guidelines (AMUG) version 21 - UW Health

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Order for beta-lactam antibioticPenicillin allergy?NoYesImplementorderYesNoPatient received anantibiotic in that classin the past withoutreaction?May try gradedchallenge if unsureType of reaction?Patient and/orfamily do notknow/recallreactionNon-severe, non-IgEmediated reactionDelayed maculopapular rashItchingGI intoleranceSevere, non-IgE mediatedreactionHemolysisStevens Johnson SyndromeToxic epidural necrolysisIgE mediated(type 1 reaction)Urticaria (hives)AngioedemaAnaphylaxisContact prescriber to usealternative agentContact prescriber to:1) <strong>Use</strong> alternative agent2) Do penicillin skin test3) Do graded challenge if felt tobe low risk of cross-reactivity

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