title: Cross-sensitivity reaction between tacrolimus and macrolide antibiotics.
abstract: A patient with an allergy to a macrolide antibiotic was given tacrolimus and developed a sudden cutaneous reaction.
authors.affiliation: University of Louisville Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, Louisville, Kentucky 40202, USA.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Riley
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Mudd
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Baize
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Herzig
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003429:Cross Reactions / Q000276:immunology; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology; D004890:Erythema / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D006086:Graft vs Host Disease / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015470:Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D016559:Tacrolimus / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D016559:Tacrolimus