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Preparing for hip surgery that requires antibiotic; allergic to: tetracyclines, sulfa drugs, penicillin(?), keflex tabs (anything w/ cephalosporin), erythromycin derivatives, doxycycline monohydrate caps & codeine derivatives. what could i take?
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The surgeon or your doc will determine and select the drug best for the surgery after you let them know your allergies. Good luck
Answered 8/27/2023
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