Answer
A penicillin allergy does not automatically mean allergy to penicillamine, although rare cross-sensitivity is reported. The prescriber should review the exact previous reaction.
Sources for this answer
- NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance
- NHS Specialist Pharmacy ServiceNHS Specialist Pharmacy Service · NHS medicine guidance
General medicine information. Follow the instructions for your own medicine and speak to a pharmacist or clinician about your individual circumstances.