Today, we discuss what it means to have a "sulfa" allergy. Are things such as furosemide and tamsulosin really contraindicated in these patients? Tune In!
References:
Smith WB. ‘Sulfur allergy’ label is misleading. Aust Prescr. 2008; 31: 8-10
Strom BL, Schinnar R, Apter AJ, et al. Absence of cross-reactivity between sulfonamide antibiotics and sulfonamide nonantibiotics. NEJM. 2003; 349: 1628-1635
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