Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Drug Eruptions

Questions discussed in this category

Is cross reactivity low enough to try cisplatin as an alternative for patients who experience hypersensitivity reaction to carboplatin?

Is skin testing advised prior to trialing alternative?

2 Answers available

Papers discussed in this category

Metal-based drugs, 2010

Hypersensitivity reactions associated with platinum antineoplastic agents: a systematic review.

J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract, 2019 Feb 15

Low Cross-Reactivity Between Cisplatin and Other Platinum Salts.

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