Managing Infusion Hypersensitivity Reactions with IV Antihistamines

Approved for 2 CRNI® recertification units and 1 contact hour.

Management of hypersensitivity infusion reactions (IRs) with H1-antihistamine premedication and/or treatment is recommended for several biologics and chemotherapies used in infusion centers. The sole second-generation intravenous H1-antihistamine recommended is cetirizine. In this session, the presenter will review key clinical data available with IV cetirizine as well as clinical profiles of first- and second-generation H1 antihistamines used to manage infusion reactions.