Question 1

what is the name of a third generation cephalosporin?

Accepted Answer

3rd gen cephalospori: Cefotaxime is a thrid generation cephalosporin, as is Rocephin (ceftriaxone).

Question 2

4 generations of cephalosporins?

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Cephalosporins: Yes. As newer classes of agents appear with broadened spectra of activity they are termed new generations.

Question 3

are cephalosporins good for utis?

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Usually, not always: Cephalosporins can be good for uti's, but its also possible to have a UTI with bacteria that are resistant to cephalosporins.  When in doubt its good to do a urine culture and sensitivity where the urine can be tested to determine the type of bacteria present and what, if any, antibiotics the bacteria are resistant to being treated with.

Question 4

is ketek a cephalosporin?

Accepted Answer

No: It's a derivative of erythromycin.

Question 5

does azythromycin belongs to the cephalosporins?

Accepted Answer

No: Azithromycin is in the macrolide class.  That is different class than the cephalosporin antibiotics like keflex, rocephin, (ceftriaxone) cefepime, etc.

Question 6

is amoxicillin considered a cephalosporin?

Accepted Answer

Drug Class: Nope. Amoxicillin is a penicillin.  It is not a cephalasporin.

Question 7

allergic reaction to all cephalosporins possible?

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Yes: Allergy to the entire class of antibiotics called cephalosporins is indeed possible. That allergy would be the common part of the molecule shared by all cephalosporins and penicillins, the beta-lactam ring.

Question 8

can you take cephalosporin if you are allergic to penicillin?

Accepted Answer

Pcn & Cehalosporins: The conventional number is 10% of penicillin allergic people are also allergic to cephalosporins, however the data is weak since the patient reported incidence of penicillin allergy may only be 10% accurate. There are also 3 generations of cephalosporins and the "cross reactivity" may vary between them. There does seem to be a direct relationship between reaction severity and cross reactivity.

Question 9

if i was allergic to cephalosporins when i take it how long until i would get anaphylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Anaphylaxis: Some individuals who repeatedly take an antibiotic don't eventually get anaphylaxis. It is always a possibiity. I dont recommend taking something repeatedly if you know you are allergic to it.

Question 10

are there any deaths reported from cephalosporin antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Severe anaphylactic allergic reactions to cephalosporins (or really any drug, for that matter) have occurred resulting in death.

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