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A member asked:

I am allergic to sulfa drugs . is ciprofloxacn a sulfa drug.

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

No: Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is a quinolone and no cross reactivity with sulfa.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. Richard Williams answered

Specializes in Pharmacy

No: ciprofloxacin belongs to a group of antibiotics called quinolones.

Answered 10/6/2015

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