Not surprisingly, a reported 'iodine allergy' is not a contraindication to amiodarone.
The incidence of amiodarone induced hypersensitivity reactions in hospitalized patients with a listed allergy to iodine or iodinated contrast agents was found
The incidence of hypersensitivity reaction to amiodarone in hospitalized patients with listed allergy to iodine or iodinated contrast was less than 1%.
by Q Bismil 2024 Cited by 4Allergy – Latex allergy – Iodine allergy – Elastoplast allergy – Drug allergy Amiodarone use in patients with documented allergy to iodine-containing
Amiodarone contains iodine, so those with a known allergy to iodine should avoid it. Otherwise, they could develop mild to severe
The incidence of hypersensitivity reaction to amiodarone in hospitalized patients with a listed allergy to iodine or iodinated contrast agents was less than 1%
Allergy to iodine and iodinated contrast agents may not be a valid absolute contraindication to amiodarone administration in the inpatient
Amiodarone contains iodine, so those with a known allergy to iodine should avoid it. Otherwise, they could develop mild to severe
Do not take Amiodarone Sandoz if you have an allergy to: amiodarone hydrochloride, the active ingredient, or iodine, or any of the inactive ingredients.
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Must be my allergy.
Is it allergy season already?