Tag: penicillin cross-reactivity

6 January 2026 3 Comments Maya Tillingford

Cephalosporin Allergies: How Cross-Reactivity with Penicillins Really Works

Cephalosporin allergies and cross-reactivity with penicillins are often misunderstood. New research shows the risk is far lower than the outdated 10% rule suggests-especially with third- and fourth-generation cephalosporins. Learn what actually matters: side chains, not rings.

7 November 2025 13 Comments Maya Tillingford

How to Read Pharmacy Allergy Alerts and What They Mean

Learn how to interpret pharmacy allergy alerts correctly-why most are false, how to tell real risks from noise, and what to do when you get flagged. Save yourself from unnecessary drug restrictions.