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Antibiotic Allergy
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Erythromycin allergy symptoms?
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. ...Read more
Allergies (Definition)
Allergies occur when your immune system is triggered by envirionmental factors it should ignore--for example, pollen in the air, or dander on a cat or dog--and creates cells to fight against them. An allergic reaction typically causes itching, congestion, or drainage, and ...Read more
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Erythromycin allergy, ok for ancef (cefazolin)?
No problem: No problem - unrelated drugs.
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Taking Antibiotics (Checklist)
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Sulfamethoxazole allergy hives?
Yes, it's possible: It is certainly possible.
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Amoxicillin allergy symptoms?
Amoxicillin allergy: Symptoms may include 1 anaphylaxis which can be life threatening 2hives ang itching 3 asthma symptoms 4serum sickness, like joint pains, body aches and rashes. ...Read more
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Treating Skin Allergies (Checklist)
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I'm allergic to Erythromycin-anaphylaxis
Clindamycin- anaphylaxis
Bactrim- rash
Sulfa drugs- rash can I use polymyxin b sulfate eye drops?
Yes: Polymyxin is an effective anti-bacterial. You could use it without the allergies popping up as it has with others. However: are you sure you need this drop? It seems as if you are using an antibiotic for every eye inflammation, most of which are probably not bacterial. And in so doing you have sensitized yourself to antibiotics that you might need for an actual infection. ...Read more
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If allergic to Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) & Ceclor, is allergy to all sulfa drugs & cephalosporins assumed?
Only if true allergy: Often, a side effect to a particular drug may by mistaken as an allergic reaction to a drug. If what you have experienced is a true allergic reaction, then you should avoid these types of drugs. ...Read more
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How long would it take for a ciproflaxin (antibiotic) allergy to take place if you had one?
Immediately !: An allergy and a side effect are not the same. It may take several doses to cause nausea and vomiting . An allergic reaction such as face swelling and shortness of breath takes only one pill to cause your already primed immune system react violently. ...Read more
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I'm allergic to penicillin. Am I also allergic to penicillin derived antibiotics?
Maybe: Penicillin allergy is usually secondary to either the beta-lactam components or the minor determinants. If you are found to be allergic (via skin testing) to the beta-lactam component then you are at risk for sensitization to all beta-lactam medications, including cephalosporins. Fortunately in the majority of people, this is not the case. You should consult with your local allergy specialist. ...Read more
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Can triple antibiotic ointment be used w sulfa allergy?
Yes: But use it only when an infection is present. ...Read more
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Is allergra an antibiotic?
No: Allegra (fexofenadine) is a antihistamine used for allergy and not an antibiotic ...Read more
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Bactrim allergy would i be allergic to cipro (ciprofloxacin)?
Not necessarily: They are not in the same class of antibiotics, so being allergic to Bactrim does not imply you would also be allergic to cipro (ciprofloxacin). ...Read more
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Fluconazole allergic reaction?
Skin usually: Adverse reactions to Fluconazole are uncommon but can manifest in various ways, but usually involve skin reactions including mucus membranes like oral ulcers. Other organ systems that can be affected include nervous, heart, muscle, eye and kidney. I just saw a young lady with second episode of severe mouth and vaginal symptoms after Diflucan (fluconazole) dose. It happens. ...Read more
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Is an allergy to doxycycline same as allergy to penicillin?
No: They are both quite different.
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Allergic rhinitis course?
lifetime: It waxes and wanes with the seasons but returns annually forever. Claritin, (loratadine) zyrtec, and Allegra are your best choices during the day; Benadryl (diphenhydramine) at night;; Pseudoephedrine combos when it's really bad. ...Read more
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What is risk of reaction if allergic to pcn and taking cephalosporin antibiotic?
Cephalosporin rx: Older studies suggested that there was a 5-7% risk of having a reaction to a cephalosporin if you had a history of penicillin allergy. However, there have been recent studies indicating that the newer cephalosporins are structurally different enough that the risk of cross reaction is quite low, even eliminating the need to test for penicillin allergy prior to administering the cephalosporin. ...Read more
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Can you take penicillin if an augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) allergy?
Unlikely....: Depending on the type of Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) reaction you had that was described as an "allergy"; if it's a true "allergy", then you can't take penicillin since Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) contains amoxicillin, which is a class variant. ...Read more
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How typical is an allergic reaction to the antibiotic keflux?
Atypical: This medication is safe. A small percentage of people develop allergy, which can be an immediate allergic reaction to Keflex alone, or to the family of antibiotics related to Keflex. Sometimes, particularly in cases of mononucleosis, a rash that is confused with allergy develops after antibiotics are taken. It is best to discuss any symptoms with a physician well-practiced in diagnosing allergy ...Read more
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Is clindamycin a cephalosporin antibiotic?
Not A CEPHALOSPORIN: Clindamycine is not a Cephalosporin It is an antibiotic of Lincosamide class which blocks the ribosome of the micro organism ...Read more
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Antibiotic (Definition)
An antibiotic is a medicine that slows, stops, or kills germs. The germs are usually bacteria causing an infection in a person, so the person uses antibiotics to help his body get ...Read more
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