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No. Despite the similar sounding "-in" ending, erythromycin is not related to the penicillin class of drugs. Rather, erythromycin is macrolide, similar to Biaxin (clarithromycin) and Zithromax (azithromycin), among others.
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∙ 14y agoNo. Erythromycin is often used as an alternative to penicillin, especially in people who are allergic to penicillin.
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∙ 10y agoNo, erythromycin is a different antibiotic and can be used if you're allergic to penicillin. Just make sure you're not allergic to erythromycin too (or other macrolid antibiotics)
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∙ 13y agoNO!! I'm allergic to erythromycin, but not penicillin or amoxicillin. They aren't in the same family, luckily.
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∙ 12y agoYes because they belong to 2 different families of drug. If you are allergic to PNC the next option could be erythromycin, no problem.
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∙ 13y agoerythromycin are prescribed for numerous infections and are used when allergic to penicillin
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How was diphtheria treated in the 1800's?
by medications such as penicillin or erythromycin. Erythromycin appears to be more effective than penicillin.
If bacteria is resistant to penicillin can you give erythromycin?
Yes, erythromycin is very similar to penicillin, in the types of bacterial infections it can fight. Erythromycin is used in patients who are allergic to penicillin, primarily. But an M.D. could prescribe it to somebody who has developed a tolerance, or to an infection that is penicillin- resistant. Typically, though, a different antibiotic is chosen, given the similarities of the two drugs.
What to take if allergic to penicillin?
Macrolide group of antibiotics can be taken if patient is allergic to penicillin. They have the same spectrum as that of penicillin. That is gram positive and negative cocci and gram positive bacilli. They are Erythromycin, Roxithromycin, Clarithromycin and Azithromycin.
Can you take roxithromycin if you are allergic to penicilin?
Can I take roxithromycin if I am allergic to penicillin
Penicillin antibiotic in broad spectrum?
No, Pencillin is a narrow spectrum antibiotic.
Which of these antimicrobial agents has the fewest side effects - a. Penicillin b. Streptomycin c. Chloramphenicol d. Tetracycline e. Erythromycin?
a.) penicillin
Are mycin drugs in the penicillin family?
No. For example, Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic with an antimicrobial spectrum slightly wider than penicillin, and is often used for people with a penicillin allergy.
What antibiotic should you take if allergic to penicillin?
cephlosporins and erythromycins are used against the resistance of penicillin. Erythromycin is in a group of drugs called macrolide antibiotics. Erythromycin is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria. Cephalosporins are medicines that kill bacteria or prevent their growth.Anyone who is allergic to penicillin should check with a physician before taking any cephalosporin.
What antibiotics are used to treat hospital-acquired infections?
penicillin, cephalosporins, tetracyclines, and erythromycin
Will Ery treat strep throat?
Ery is erythromycin. This belong to macrolide group of antibiotics. You can use the same, when patient is allergic to penicillin. But this drug stimulates the motilin receptors and can cause pain in abdomen. You can use clarithromycin or the azithromycin, instead.
What drug treats diphtheria?
Both adults and children may be given penicillin, ampicillin, or erythromycin. Erythromycin appears to be more effective than penicillin in treating people who are carriers because of better penetration into the infected area.
What is a macrolide?
they all have a macrocyclic lactone chemical structure. Erythromycin, the prototype of this class, has a spectrum and use similar to penicillin
