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Drug List For Sulfa Allergy
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I am allergic to sulfa drugs . Is ciprofloxacn a sulfa drug.

No: ciprofloxacin belongs to a group of antibiotics called quinolones. ...Read more
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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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What are common treatments for cholinergic urticaria?
list medicine, dosage, etc
5 mg Levocetrizine no effect
history: allergic rhinitis

Anthistamines: Antihistamines are main treatment for cholinergic urticaria, but sometimes must take more than normal dose. You can try twice daily dosing of cetrizine (10 mg twice a day) or twice daily dosing of fexofenadine (180 mg twice a day). If this regimen not working, I suggest seeing an allergist to further manage/evaluate. ...Read more
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"is ketamine injections safe to take for pain? Any serious drug interactions or allergic reactions?"

Depends: Ketamine has a number of uses. Its most common is as an intravenous analgesic. It is almost never used by itself because may cause hallucinations, nightmares and dysphoric reactions. It also increases blood pressure, causes nausea and has other side effects. ...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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Is polymyxin b trimethoprim opth eye drops a sulfa based drug? I have an allergy to sulfa drugs.

Yes: This is a sulfa drug because the trimethoprin is conjugated to sulfamethoxazole. ...Read more
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Are there negative effects to taking sumatriptan medicine with allergy medicine?

Imitrex (sumatriptan) & allergy ok: It's all right to take your allergy medication on the same day as your sumatriptan. There are no dangerous interactions warnings for antihistamines, leukotriene blocking agents or steroids when used in combination with sumatriptan. The only warning that comes close is a warning for the cough syrup ingredient dextromethorphan. ...Read more
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I take hydroxyzine (by presciption) for an alcohol allergy (intolerance). Is there an over-the-counter substitute for this?
Not an over counter : By intolerance, do you mean abuse?
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Is toradol a sulfa drug?
Toradol: Toradol is in in the family of heterocyclic Acetic Acid derivatives. It's not a sulfa drug. ...Read more
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Are allergies to sulfa drugs hereditary?

No: Drug allergies are generally not hereditary.
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Why are doctors recommending Zantac (ranitidine) for an allergic reaction or hives?

Good question: Hives (or urticaria) represent a sensitivity to something dilating the small vessels under the skin, causing a raised pink lesion; if u press on it, it will blanch, let it go it pinks up again. Many causes: foods, chemicals, perfumes, very often stress. Stress can increase acid formation in stomach, Zantac (ranitidine) reduces it. Over 50% of time, one can't find cause. I treat initially c antihistamines. ...Read more
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Is there any drug interaction or side effects to taking the two drugs gemfibrozil for cholesterol and allopurinol for gout together ?

No: there are no known interactions between the two drugs however i recommend that you space out the medications when taking them by a few hours so you can monitor for any possible reactions ...Read more
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Is alendronate a sulfa drug?

Alendronate: Aka Fosamax (alendronate) is a bisphosphonate, not a sulfa drug. ...Read more
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I'm allergic to nsaids including aspirin, and the antibiotic keflex. Also, taking beta blocker. Considering all this, is Monistat safe? Yeast infectn.

Most likely: Monistat has nothing to do with the above. The risk of being allergic to it is very low. ...Read more
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Is any of these substances Tobramycin or Dexamethasone suitable for treating conjunctivitis (allergic)?

Dexamethasone: Tobramycin is an antibiotic so it won't treat an allergic conjunctivitis ( treats bacterial). Ocular steroids can be used in the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis ...Read more
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Is malarone (atovaquone and proguanil) a prescription drug or otc?

Prescription: In the U.S., it's a prescription drug. ...Read more
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Is there sulfa drug in clindamycin?

Different antibiotic: The sulfa antibiotics and Clindamycin are different classes of antibiotic and should not cross react in regard to drug allergies. ...Read more
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Are there some antibiotics without adverse drug reactions?

No such animal: Any and all drugs have the potential to cause adverse drug reaction. This does not mean everyone is going to get every potential adverse reaction, just that something bad can happen to anyone. Even sugar pill (placebo) causes adverse drug reaction. Our brain is a powerfully imaginative organ. ...Read more
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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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Any drug interactions while taking stelara (ustekinumab)? Okay to take Claritin for allergies?

Claritin (loratadine) ok: the major interactions with Stelara (ustekinumab) (mAb against IL-12 and IL-23) include decreased vaccine efficacy and concern for immune suppression when added to other suppressive drugs. Use of Claritin is ok. ...Read more
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Prednisone and food allergies? Is prednisone helpful for a bad food allergy reaction?

Less so: The best treatment for food allergies defined as having symptoms after ingesting certain foods (and not just having a blood testing stating food allergy is present) is first and foremost, avoidance and secondarily by carrying epipen(jr) which is adrenaline which can be injected into the person's thigh asap after contact with the allergen. Prednisone is much less useful. ...Read more
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