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The answer is: maybe, be cautious and get expert advice. I think the best rundown is found at this site: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/583836_11. Some relevant, pardon if I may quote:
Although the extent of allergic cross-reactivity between penicillin and cephalosporins is unknown and appears to be low, about 4% of patients with a proven penicillin allergy (by skin testing) also react to cephalosporins. Patients with a history of penicillin allergy who have negative penicillin skin test responses might safely receive cephalosporins. The AAAAI recommends that patients with a positive penicillin skin test (1) receive a non-beta-lactam antibiotic, (2) receive a cephalosporin through graded challenge, or (3) undergo rapid desensitization before receiving a cephalosporin. The clinical availability of skin test reagents would provide considerable assistance in evaluating patients with a history suggesting an IgE-type adverse drug response.
When current clinical data are combined with structural activity relationship side-chain analysis, it appears that, for select cephalosporins without side-chain similarities, the relative risk of prescribing these antibiotics in a non-IgE-mediated penicillin-allergic patient is no greater than the low inherent allergic risk of the products themselves.
Please note "cipro" is not a cephalosporin. It is a quinolone. The above appears to confuse the two.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoCipro is Ciprofloxacin, a prescription antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It is in the fluoroquinolones group. Cephalosporin is also a prescription antibiotic that was originally derived from the fungus Acremonium. Although it appears they are totally unrelated, it is always recommended that you tell your doctor about your allergy to cephalosporin drugs if he is thinking of prescribing Cipro for you.
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∙ 11y agoNo, you can't, because "ciprofloxacillin" doesn't exist. Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone and penicillin is a beta-lactam. They are not related from a chemical structure perspective and if a patient is hypersensitive to one is not expected that they would be at a higher risk than normal of being hypersensitive to the other. -Friendly Neighborhood Pharmacist
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∙ 15y agoyes you can take ciprofloxacin if you are allergic to penicillin
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∙ 11y agoCan you take sipro and penicillin together
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∙ 14y agono it is not
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Can people who are allergic to ceclor take cipro?
Yes, these two drugs are from a different family of antibiotics. Cipro is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic and Ceclor is a cephalosporin antibiotic.
Can you take Cipro without knowing if you are allergic to Cinolon?
Yes no one is stopping you but you SHOULD find out if you are allergic but theres only a 5% chance
Can you take cipro and Viagra?
Yes, there is no interaction between those 2 drugs.
Can you take Cipro if allergic to sulfa drugs?
Augmentin does not contain sulfa. So, a person with an allergy to sulfa drugs should be able to take it safely. Some people have sensitivities to multiple types of medications, therefore it would be best to discuss medications with your doctor or pharmacist.
Can a person allergic to sulfa drugs take barium sulfate for a CT?
Sulfate is not same as sulfa drugs. So person allergic to sulfa drugs can take barium sulfate.
Is it okay to take an Albuterol sulfate nebulizer if you are allergic to sulfur drugs?
i am allergic to sulfar can i take ventolin
Can you take clindamycin if you are allergic to sulfa drugs?
yes
Can you take maalox and cipro?
After I take the cipro can I take protonix
Can you take vancomycin if you are allergic to erythromycin?
yes, they belong to different classes of drugs
Is levofloxacin a sulphur containing drug?
No. I am allergic to Sulpha drugs and I can take levofloxacin.
Can you take erythromycin if allergic to vancomycin?
yes, they belong to different classes of drugs
What prescription drugs can you die from?
If you take a high enough dosage or are allergic, any of them.
