Question 1

what is the definition or description of: cefizox allergy?

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Cefizox allergy: Cefizox (Ceftizoxime) is an antibiotic. An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe.  For potential adverse effects see:   http://reference.medscape.com/drug/cefizox-ceftizoxime-342509.  This medication has been discontinued.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: ceftizoxime allergy?

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Ceftizoxime allergy: Ceftizoxime is a a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic medication. Medication allergic reactions can include difficulty breathing, hives and swelling of face, lips, throat, mouth or tongue.

Question 3

i had gotten ceftizoxime in the hospital.  is that the same as keflex capsules?

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Cephalosporins: Ceftizoxime is a third generation cephalosporin. It has more coverage for gram- negative bacteria. Keflex (cephalexin) is first generation cephalosporin andh as more coverage for gram positives and some gram-negatives. As the generation goes up there is more coverage for gram positive bacteria.

Question 4

why might someone be on d5 1/2ns with ceftizoxime?

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IV fluids: Those are a type of IV fluid and it is often selected when the patient is not able to eat (say they are going for surgery the next day). The D5 keeps the cellular metabolic cycle running (TCA cycle), without going into ketoacidosis. The 1/2 Normal Saline part is fluid and salt that's supplemental to the body. If you have questions about a patient's treatment -feel free to ask the prescribing doc.

Question 5

what is ceftizoxime prescribed for?

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Ceftizoxime: is prescribed to treat bacterial infections.

Question 6

how can i tell if i have hives or a drug allergy?

Accepted Answer

Subtle: hives can occur as part of an allergy syndrome.  people with chronic hives or who have an inborn low threshold for hives have difficulty differentiating simple hives from drug allergy.  If the drug reaction is IgE-mediated, or occurs via a similar pathway without IgE, then one would expect additional symptoms other than hives (breathing problem, dizzy, nausea, swelling, headache, etc)

Question 7

is there a blood test to determine drug allergies?

Accepted Answer

What is the context: Depends on what you are looking for. No simple test. There are specific tests for certain things (penicillin).  There are a few tests done to determine if an individual can tolerate a certain med (G6PD). Mostly, though, it comes down to trial of a med and knowledge  of what to look for. For example if you get a cough with ACE inhib (lisinopril) your DR will change you to ARB (valsartan)

Question 8

can my unborn child be harmed if i have a drug allergy?

Accepted Answer

No: Having a drug allergy is only a problem if you are exposed to the  drug. If there is a severe drug allergy during pregnancy there is a potential for a problem. Avoid the drug to which you are allergic.

Question 9

my mom said i was allergic to sulfa drugs as a child, so could i have outgrown this allergy 20 years later?

Accepted Answer

Immune tolerance: Allergy to sulfa drugs are not known to be commonly outgrown, however it is possible through mechanisms of immune tolerance. According to the reaction in childhood, your doctor might design the appropriate test that has the least risk of a severe reaction.

Question 10

what r chances an adult w/no known food allergies will develp one? does having drug allergies increase a person's chances?

Accepted Answer

Possible: It is possible for a person to develop a food or medication allergy at any time in their life. Drug allergies do not usually correspond to food allergies or visa versa. There are some plant allergies that correspond to food allergies, however.

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