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Is cefdinir in the penicillin family of drugs?
My son's pediatrician said it is a "cousin" the the penicillin family and that there is about a 10% - 20% chance that if a person is allergic to penicillin s/he will also be allergic to the cephalosporin family, which includes cefdinir.
What is the difference between penicillin family and sulfonamides?
what is the difference between sulfonamides and penicillin
What family of medicine is keflex in?
Penicillin
Does augmentin have penicillian in it?
Augmentin is in the penicillin family and can cause reactions to people who are sensitive to penicillin. If you are allergic to penicillin, you should not take Augmentin.
Is keflex in the penicillin family?
keflex) is a cephalosporin not in the penicillin family. They do have cross reactions so someone who is allergic to penicillins needs to be more careful and watch for signs of allergic reaction esp if it is given IV. I am allergic to penicillin but not to keflex.
Is it common to have a penicillin AND amoxicillin allergy at the same time?
Yes. Amoxicillin is a penicillin family antibiotic
Can you use bacitracin ophthalmic ointment if allergic to penicillin?
Yes, as it is not a part of the penicillin family.
Is cyclobenzaprine part of the penicillin family?
no it isn't.
Is fusidic acid a penicillin family?
Type your answer here... no
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.
Is cleocin t a controlled drug?
yes
Will clindamycin treat strep throat?
clindamycin (cleocin) can be used to treat strep throat, but it's not the recommended treatment. strep throat is caused by streptococcus pyogenes. recommended treatment is with penicillin for 10 days. alternatives include amoxicillin; penicillin allergic patients can use azithro/clarithro/erythro-mycin. there is some evidence showing cleocin works, but it's not first choice
