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This should in no way be considered "medical advise" or a specific course of treatment.
Typically serious penicillin reactions require IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY TREATMENT with an injection of epinephrine, supportive oxygen, and possibly a steroid injection, possibly an injection of an antihistamine, and careful monitoring of the patients airway. If the patients throat begins to swell shut, consideration should be given to intubation (putting in a breathing tube). If the airway continues to swell, intubation may no longer be possible (we may not be able to get the breathing tube in), which would result in a tracheotomy.
Rarely are reactions this serious, however it is extremely important to get immediate medical treatment regardless. Sometimes reaction can go from somewhat mild to severe very quickly.
If you have a mild allergic reaction, you may be able to control your symptoms with over-the-counter antihistamines or other prescription medication which is available from your doctor.
If you have previously had a serious reaction to penicillin, you may wish to consider carrying an allergy kit of sorts, which contains a shot of epinephrine.
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Does levofloxacin contain penicillin and would a person have a reaction if they are allergic to penicillin?
no
Can you die from allergic reaction to penicillin?
yes
Can you get hives from penicillin?
Type your answer here... Yes you can get hives if you are allergic to penicillin. Usually, hives are what happens the first time a person displays an allergic reaction to penicillin. The next time a person takes penicillin, the reaction escalates past hives to a much more serious reaction involving difficulty breathing (airways restrict). A penicillin allergic reaction can cause death. People who are allergic to penicillin should wear a medical bracelet or necklace that clearly identifies their allergy.
If you are allergic to penicillin and you brethe in or touch it will you have a reaction?
There is a chance that you might if you are really allergic.
Reaction to rocephin if patient is allergic to penicillin?
Flouixciliin
Can you take hydro cortisone tablets if allergic to penicillin?
Yes, there is no penicillin in hydrocortisone tablets (Cortef). Allergic reaction to cortisone is very rare.
Allergic to penicillin can i take amoxicillion?
No, you cannot take it. Amoxicillin is a semi-synthetic PCN(penicillin) and share the same structure thus will cause an allergic reaction.
When can penicillin be dangerous?
There are people who are allergic to penicillin and who have what is called an anaphalactic reaction. The most serious reactions can cause death.
Can you take amoxicillin if im allergic to penicillin?
I would talk with your doctor, but my Grandma could not!No, amoxicillin is an antibiotic in the penicillin category. You'll have the same "allergic" effect than if you were taking penicillin V, as an example.
Allergic to penicillin can you take methocarbamol?
Allergic to penicillin can you take Methocarbamlo
Is an allergen a substance of an allergic reaction in an individual?
An allergen is any substance that may cause an allergic reaction. So if an individual has an allergy to penicillin then penicillin is the stimulus for that individuals allergic reaction and PCN is an allergen but only for that individual. So any substance including nuts, pollen and drugs can act as an allergen. The key point is that allergens will only cause an allergic reaction in a person whose body perceives that substance as foreign but not for the general population.
If you have had a allergic reaction to penicillin how long does it take to get out of the body?
if i was allergic to a medication ie: tetracycline will I always be allergic or is there a time frame arount when our bodies change (every 7 yrs)
