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Is pen vk 500 mg ok to take if allergic to sulfa drugs?

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Yes: Pencillin is a complete different class of drug than sulfa drugs. There is no clinically relevant cross-reactivity.

Dr Mumneh and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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