Despite evidence that imipenem frequently cross reacts with penicillin and the general belief that all “penems” should be avoided in penicillin allergic patients, meropenem seldom cross reacted in this study. Nevertheless, the authors recommend skin testing before using meropenem in penicillin allergic patients.
Related: Cehpalosporin use in penicillin allergic patients.
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