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Cefalexin is a first generation cephalosporin and is similar to penicillin. There is a 10% risk of allergy. You should avoid if it is a life-threatening allergy. Otherwise, you can give it a try there is not a lot of a chance.
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What can you use for the itching of a penicillin allergic reaction?
Benadryl is OK but be very careful some patients have a reaction to penicillin called Anaphylaxis that is a serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death. It typically results in a number of symptoms including an itchy rash, throat swelling, and low blood pressure.
Is amoxicillin ok for people sensitive to penicillin?
NO. Amoxicillian contains Penicillian, and therefore should be avoided in patients with penicillian allergies/sensitivities.
Can you take septra if you are allegric to pencillin?
yes you can it is not in the penicillin family I just looked it up before my doctor decides to put me on it for my bladder problems.. I am highly deathly allergic to Penicillin I investigate all my antibiotics before I get them filled to cover all grounds to be super sure everything is ok for me..
If I have allergy to penicillin do you think amox tr-k is ok to take?
No, definitely not ok to take.
Is it ok for the mother to take penicillin during pregnancy if the father is allergic?
There is no reason from what you have said that there should be a problem taking it. Allergies are not inherited, so don't worry about your baby having an allergic reaction. However, you should only take anti-biotics that have been prescribed for you, and you should make your physician or pharmacist aware that you are pregnant before taking them
If a patient is allergic to augmentin is it ok to take zosyn?
Yes
Is it ok to give a 7 year old penicillin vk?
Only if it has been prescribed to them by a doctor.
Is decaffeinated coffee OK for heart attack patients?
yes?
Is corn good for celiac patients?
Yes corn is ok.
If statements were not created and mailed to patients what would the consequence be?
Ok
If you were allergic to dog hairs would a pug be ok for a pet?
no you need a non-allergettic dog
Is it ok to take penicillin right after inactive birth control pills?
NEVER stop taking penicillin without a doctor's consent, regardless of which birth control pills you're taking, because infections will come back.
