Pre-Pen overview
BRAND NAMES:
Pre-Pen
Generic Names:
Pre-Pen
Uses:
Used to test for penicillin allergy.
Therapeutic Classes:
Diagnostic Agent
Forms:
Injectable
How it’s taken:
By injection
What is Pre-Pen used for?
Pre-Pen is used to determine a patient’s sensitivity to penicillin. Pre-Pen can be combined with other medications or used alone to treat or test other allergic reactions.
What form(s) does Pre-Pen come in
Injectable
What are common Pre-Pen doses?
Ampule 5ML of 0.25ML
How to take Pre-Pen
A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.
The nurse will make a small scratch on your arm and apply the medicine. If there is no reaction after 15 minutes, you will receive an injection under your skin. A reaction is any itching, redness, or swelling where the medicine was applied.
For the intradermal injection (under your skin), a small amount of medicine is injected into the skin on your forearm. A small bump should appear on your skin. If there is an allergy, you should see a reaction within 5 to 15 minutes.
A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.
For the intradermal injection (under your skin), a small amount of medicine is injected into the skin on your forearm. A small bump should appear on your skin. If there is an allergy, you should see a reaction within 5 to 15 minutes.
The nurse will make a small scratch on your arm and apply the medicine. If there is no reaction after 15 minutes, you will receive an injection under your skin. A reaction is any itching, redness, or swelling where the medicine was applied.
What to do if you miss a dose of Pre-Pen
Pre-Pen contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to a penicillin skin test.
Pre-Pen warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Pre-Pen interactions
Tell your doctor if you are using medicine for allergies, such as diphenhydramine. Also tell your doctor if you are using an antiinflammatory medicine, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen.
Pre-Pen side effects
Serious Side Effects
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Less Serious Side Effects
Skin pain, redness, or itching at the site of the test
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