Question 1

How can you tell if you have a cephalexin (keflex) allergy?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms include rash, itching, swelling, trouble breathing, or red, blistered, swollen or peeling skin. Overall, allergies are seen in less than 0.1% of patients with this versus about 1% to 10% of those with penicillin allergy.

Question 2

What is the definition or description of: cephalexin allergy?

Accepted Answer

Some patients with an allergy to penicillin could develop an allergic reaction to cephalexin, which is related in chemical structure to penicillin.

Question 3

My doctor gave me cephalexin for sinus infection and montelukast for allergies?
is that good? will work?

Accepted Answer

Yes Montelucast is used for allergies and cephalexin is a broad spectrum antibiotic used for Bacterial Infection of Sinuses and other respiratory tract as well

Question 4

Took cephalexin for infection. now have itchy, flaky skin on my scalp, in my ears, & pelvic area.  allergy meds/creams don't work. still have inital infection.?

Accepted Answer

This could be an allergic reaction although it should be everywhere on your body, not just scalp, ears and groin. It could very well be that the Cephalexin has suppressed your immune systems synergistic bacteria that keeps typical candidal fungus species at bay and this is the side effect. Happens a lot with women treated for urinary tract infxns then getting yeast infxn due to the antibiotic.

Question 5

What is keftab?

Accepted Answer

Keftab = cephalexin. It is an antibiotic.

Question 6

What is the best medicine for stubborn allergies?

Accepted Answer

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 7

I'm curious as to what is the best medicine to cure allergy?

Accepted Answer

Allergy shots (allergen immunotherapy) is currently the only treatment that is disease modifiying, meaning it can change how the body responds to exposure to allergens.  It is "natural" and long lasting effects carry on after shots are stopped. It works for most, but not all people.  Closest thing to a cure so far..... For more read my blog at: http://www.Familyallergyasthmacare.Com/2013/03/its-no.

Question 8

What is the best otc allergy medicine?

Accepted Answer

Not fair. Truly, it is trial-and-error. What works best for you might not work best for someone else. Loratadine is the weakest binding non-sedating antihistamine; Cetirizine is the strongest binding non-sedating antihistamine. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) works better than both but it makes people sleepy.

Question 9

How are drug allergies treated usually?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the severity of the reaction. Certainly removal of the offending drug is the first step. Then medication to help with itching or hives, an antihistamine maybe needed. Also, steroids are some times used. And in severe cases, hospitalization maybe indicated.

Question 10

Are allergies to sulfa drugs hereditary?

Accepted Answer

Drug allergies are generally not hereditary.

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How can you tell if you have a cephalexin (keflex) allergy?

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What is the definition or description of: cephalexin allergy?

My doctor gave me cephalexin for sinus infection and montelukast for allergies? is that good? will work?

Took cephalexin for infection. now have itchy, flaky skin on my scalp, in my ears, & pelvic area. allergy meds/creams don't work. still have inital infection.?

What is keftab?

What is the best medicine for stubborn allergies?

I'm curious as to what is the best medicine to cure allergy?

What is the best otc allergy medicine?

How are drug allergies treated usually?

Are allergies to sulfa drugs hereditary?

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