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. 2021 Jul 6;14:779–814. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S315711

Table 5.

Hyaluronidase Safety Aspects

Incidence Local reactions 0.05–0.69%
Urticaria, angioedema < 0.1%
Anaphylaxis Rare
Relative C/I Wasp/bee sting allergy
Drug interactions Furosemide, benzodiazepines, a-adrenergics, phenytoin
Antagonists NSAID’s, antihistamines, Vit C, AOX’s, aspirins
Pre-Rx Infective/Inflammatory nodules Consider antibiotics 2-7-days
Steroids
Intradermal test* 4–20 IU intradermal forearm
Positive: > 8mm wheal + flare at 30 min
Test not indicated if retinal artery occlusion/intravascular emergency
Post-Rx observation 1–2 Hours observation in - clinic recommended

Note: *Not indicated in the event of intravascular or ophthalmic events. Data from Cavallini et al.88