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It did with me - although I was 2 at the time. I believe it was a sulfa based antibiotic that did it.
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Are sulfa drug allergies and silica gel related?
every drug can cause allergies
Can you take instaflex if youre allergic to sulfa?
Sulfa allergies refer to allergies in regards to sulfonamides, which are commonly found in antibiotic medications. Sulfa allergies do not refer to sulfate, which Instaflex contains Glucosamine Sulfate.
Can people with sulfa allergies take morphine?
yes
Is there a Medication for blood pressure with no sulfa?
Yes, atenolol contains no sulfa!
Does bacitracin zinc contain sulfur?
Bacitracin does have a sulfur molecule in its structure. If you are asking if bacitracin is a sulfa drug, then no, it is not a sulfa drug and can be used in patients with sulfa allergies for burns when silver sulfadiazene cannot be used.
Is prevacid a sulfa drug?
the toxicities of furosemide include sulfa allergies. Etahcrynic acid is another loop diurectic whose action is similar to furosemide but it is not a sufonamide. Source: First Aid for the USMLE 1 - 2007 - p.405
Is hydrochlorothiazide a sulfa drug?
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is not a Sulfa drug it is a thiazide diuretic. However, in its chemical structure it contains a sulfonamide group. This is the reason why people with Sulfa allergies cannot not generally use this medication.
Will Bactrim really work?
Yes. This is a sulfa drug which is most commonly prescribed for UTI. It will work unless the body is resistant to it. It should not be taken, however, by those who have allergies to sulfa drugs.
What has sulfa in it?
Dozens of drugs have a sulfa component to them. That means the molecule has a sulfonamide group, which is a sulfur atom double bonded to two oxygen atoms and an amine (a nitrogen and hydrogens). Originally, sulfa drugs were antibiotics invented in the 1930s which work by causing a fatal vitamin deficiency in bacteria. Many non-antibiotic drugs also include sulfa components, including many drugs for diabetes, blood pressure/heart failure (furosemide), anti-inflammatory drugs like Celebrex, and drugs for urinary problems like Flomax. People with known allergies to sulfa antibiotics should consult their doctor before taking any new medication containing sulfa.
Does avodart contain sulfa?
Avodart is not technically a sulfa drug. However, if you are allergic to sulfa, there is a possibility that you could have an allergic reaction to Avodart. Tell your doctor if you have a sensitivity.
Is sulfa in Ritalin?
No, Ritalin is does not contain sulfa and does not even have a sulfur atom within its structure to form the basis of sulpha. There are a number of medications besides antibiotics which do contain sulpha groups and which should be avoided by people with such allergies, but Ritalin is not one of them.
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.
