• 13 hours before IV contast:
  • Prednisone 50 mg PO

 

• 7 hours before IV contrast:
  • Prednisone 50 mg PO

 

• 1 hour before IV contrast:
  • Prednisone 50 mg PO
  • Diphenhydramine 50 mg PO

 

 

Adapted from: UCLA Iodine Allergy Premedication Protocol PDF [151 KB]

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