A woman with a documented immediate anaphylactic reaction to penicillin is prescribed amoxicillin for sinus symptoms. She tells you she needed

Question

A woman with a documented immediate anaphylactic reaction to penicillin is prescribed amoxicillin for sinus symptoms. She tells you she needed emergency treatment after co-amoxiclav previously. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Do not supply and contact the prescriber for an alternative

Answer

Change to flucloxacillin without contacting anyone

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Supply with an antihistamine in case of rash

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Supply because sinus symptoms need amoxicillin

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Advise taking the first dose in the pharmacy toilet

Penicillin allergy — GPhC CRA MCQ

A woman with a documented immediate anaphylactic reaction to penicillin is prescribed amoxicillin for sinus symptoms. She tells you she needed emergency treatment after co-amoxiclav previously. What is the most appropriate action?