Question 1

what is the definition or description of: erytab (erythromycin) allergy?

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Erytab allergy: Erytab (erythromycin) is a macrolide antibiotic that is used in the treatment of  bacterial infections.
Medication allergic reactions can include difficulty breathing, hives and swelling of face, lips, throat, mouth or tongue.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: emycin (erythromycin) allergy?

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Emycin allergy: Emycin (erythromycin) is a macrolide antibiotic that is used in the treatment of  bacterial infections. Medication allergic reactions can include difficulty breathing, hives and swelling of face, lips, throat, mouth or tongue.

Question 3

erythromycin allergy symptoms?

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The usual culprits: The causes of allergy are many but the symptoms are predictable & limited. Hives, swelling of hands, feet, eyelids & lips called angioedema, breathing issues due to windpipe swelling or asthma & GI symptoms like nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain & diarrhea. Since Erythromycin commonly causes GI symptoms it's hard to tell if this is allergy or intolerance when skin or breathing symptoms are absent.

Question 4

how did i get erythromycin allergy?

Accepted Answer

Sensitivity: We do not know why a specific substance, drug or product will cause an allergic reaction in a given person.  It is obviously a sensitivity of their immune system and of course requires exposure to the agent which in your case was erythromycin.

Question 5

erythromycin allergy. what are alternatives?

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Excellent choices: But it depends on the bacteria being treated. For streptococcal tonsillitis penicillin & Amoxicillin are excellent choices. Your physician will make the appropriate choice based upon (1) any other antibiotic allergies or intolerances that you have (2) the infection being treated and (3) potential interactions with other drugs that you take for other conditions.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: eryped (erythromycin ethyl succinate) allergy?

Accepted Answer

EryPed allergy: EryPed (erythromycin ethyl succinate) is an antibiotic medication. 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:  https://www.drugs.com/sfx/eryped-side-effects.html

Question 7

my son has pink eye, not sure if from allergies or bacterial does he need erythromycin drops or can i treat at home, how do i treat? can you call in a prescription to treat this?

Accepted Answer

BacterialConjunctivi: He may have Bacterial Conjunctivitis and needs to be examined to confirm that and if he needs Antibiotic Drops or ointment.We can not call in prescription

Question 8

what can i do for a medicine allergy?

Accepted Answer

Stop taking it: If it is an extreme necessity, and there are no alternatives, and you don&#x27;t know whether this an allergic reaction or an adverse drug reaction (side effect), see an allergist/immunologist for evaluation and possible desensitization to the said drug for treatment of a particular disease episode, good luck

Question 9

what is the best medicine for stubborn allergies?

Accepted Answer

Various Options: Daily steroid or antihistamines nasal sprays (fluticasone, azelastine) are helpful. Determining exactly what you could be sensitized to in order to practice appropriate avoidance measures is also important. If medications and avoidance are not effective or not feasible allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) could be an option as well. Other meds include Sudafed, Mucinex, (guaifenesin) Afrin, oral antihistamines

Question 10

i had allergy today , was it due to any of my medicine ?

Accepted Answer

Could be!: Without understanding the circumstances and the type of reaction, it is impossible to answer the question. If you started the new medicine, and experienced a reaction, it could be due to allergy to the medication.

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