Know When Med Containers With Latex May Be a Concern

May 2020

We're getting questions about how to handle latex allergies.

The concern is with latex from natural rubber, which is in some vial stoppers...or parts of syringes, pens, or auto-injectors.

Document the reaction if a patient reports a latex allergy.

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Table of Contents

Infectious Diseases Discourage Inappropriate Use of Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19
Infectious Diseases Dispel Misinformation About Meds and Supplements for COVID-19
Mental Health Offer Coping Strategies to Distressed Patients or Colleagues
Shortages Minimize the Impact of Drug Shortages
Diabetes Meds Educate About Serious SGLT2 Inhibitor Risks
Generics Stay on Top of Proper Generic Substitution
Insomnia Explain That Insomnia Meds Are Only Modestly Helpful
Gastroenterology Don't Jump to Talicia for H. pylori Treatment
Allergic Reactions Know When Med Containers With Latex May Be a Concern
Practice Be Creative to Help Patients Get Their Meds
Infectious Diseases Know the Roles of Remdesivir and IL-6 Inhibitors for COVID-19