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Posted On : 22 Nov 2009

A 12 YEAR CHILD KNOWN ASTHAMATIC IS ON BENZATANE PENCILIN EVERY MONTH FOR R.F PROPHYLAXIIS SINCE ONE YEAR.IS IT NECESSARY TO DO PENCILLINH SENSITIVITY EVERY MONTH BEFORE GIVING INJECTION_? OR CAN I GIVE IT EVERY MONTH WITHOUT TESTING
THANKS FOR EARLIER REPLY. DR.ISHTIAQ

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sundeep nigam

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Pencillinn should be tested every time.Anaphylaxis has been reported after multiple injections.

15 years ago

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Murali Raj

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Any dose of penicilline can produce anaphylaxis.. So it is better to give test dose every month..

15 years ago

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dr.sasi kumar

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IT NECESSARY TO DO PENICILLIN SENSITIVITY EVERY MONTH BEFORE GIVING INJECTION.there is no doubt on this.i have seen cases with allergic reaction after long repeated injections.so always keep it in mind. thank you.

15 years ago

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saeedelsadek

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not necessary to do the test every time.

15 years ago

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mamata

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yes it is necessary every time

15 years ago

Answer 1

Yes, prior to giving penicillin, testing for allergy is a must before every injection as the patient may get hypersensitivity reaction with any shot even if the patient has received penicillin in the past.

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