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. 2020 Sep;41(9):1647–1651. doi: 10.3174/ajnr.A6720

Table 2:

Precontrast exposure medication regimen and resultant reactions

Pre-Exposure Regimen No. (%)
Diphenhydramine and corticosteroid 56 (93%)
Corticosteroid only 4 (7%)
Medication specifics n (%)
    Diphenhydramine (median dose) 56 (93%), 50 mg
    Corticosteroids (median dose)
    Hydrocortisone 48 (80%), 200 mg
    Methylprednisolone 11 (18%), 100 mg
    Dexamethasone 1 (1.7%), 10 mg
Postexposure reaction
    Nausea, vomiting 0 (0)
    Rash 0 (0)
    SOB, wheezing 0 (0)
    Anaphylaxis 0 (0)
    Other 0 (0)

Note:—SOB indicates shortness of breath.