Question 1

im allergic to penicilin can i take nexium (esomeprazole)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Penicillin, an antibiotic, and nexium (esomeprazole), (esomeprazole) a proton pump inhibitor/stomach acid reducer, are not at all similar chemically so an allergy to penicillin does not make you more likely to have an allergic reaction to nexium (esomeprazole).

Question 2

is it bad to be allergic to penicillin?

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Yes and No: To be allergic to a medication will restrict the use of that medication - thats the bad part. However, typically there are other medications that can be used if needed and if the one medication one os allergic to is really needed there are ways to administer that medication.

Question 3

what happens when an allergic person takes penicillin?

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Varies: Some reactions are mild, such as hives alone. Others are more serious, with breathing problems and blood pressure drop. Some reactions (like some kinds of rashes) are not actually allergies, but different reactions that may or may not recur when you take the medicine. While it may be easier to just avoid penicillin, if it's important, you can find out if you have a "true" allergy by testing.

Question 4

are there any ways to suddenly get an alergic reation to penicillin?

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YES: Allergic reaction may come and go at different stage of your life.  Contributing factors are local environmental factors, stress, and diets.

Question 5

if allergic to ceclor can i take penicillin?

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Probably, but..: It would be safer to get testing to penicillin before taking ceclor. On the other hand, if the reaction was that of joint ache, fatigue, fever etc from ceclor, it would be highly unlikely for  you to react to penicillin.

Question 6

i'm allergic to penicillin, can i take keflex?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Penicillins (like amoxil) & cephalosporins (like keflex) are both beta-lactam antibiotics named because of their ringed chemical structure. Allergy to penicillins is sometimes directed against this ring, and an allergic reaction may also occur if a similar antibiotic is taken. It is estimated that about 10% of penicillin-allergic patients are also allergic to cephalosporins like keflex.

Question 7

ate moldy cake might be allergic to penicillin?

Accepted Answer

No relation: You may get an upset stomach but has no relation to allergy to anything including penicillin.

Question 8

can u take cefuroxime if allergic to penicillin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I have been using Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil)  in penicillin allergic patients for years without any problem.  You can safely take 
ceftin.  Other antibiotics that can be used are the fluoroquinolones such as Ciprofloxacin or levaquin (levofloxacin).  The latter is more expensive but has a very low rate of bacterial resistance.

Question 9

is cefixime safe to take if you're allergic to penicillin?

Accepted Answer

Likely: The likelihood of having an allergic reaction to cefixime is under 10%.  If you have had an anaphylactic reaction to penicillin, then I would recommend that you consult an allergist but even this recommendation will be debated among allergists.

Question 10

if you are allergic to penicillin can you take amoxicillin?.

Accepted Answer

Penicillin: No. They would be the same.

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