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No, Zithromax and penicillin are different antibiotics in different classes.
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Does Azithromycin contain penincillin?
no, zithromax contains azithromycin, which is a macrolid (not a penicillin).
What medications are available if you are allergic to penicillin zithromax and sulfa?
There is a world of medications that don't fall into those classes.
Is penacillin the same as penicillin?
I think "Penacillin" is just a common misspelling of "Penicillin", so in that case, yeah they would be the same thing!
Is the genaric zithromax just as strong as the original?
Zithromax is tha same as azithromycin.
Sinus infection can you take penicillin instead of zithromax for it?
you can take amoxicillin (type of penicillin) for mild sinus infections. it is a narrow spectrum antibiotic. for more serious cases, use ciprofloxacin
Is amoxicillin ok for people sensitive to penicillin?
NO. Amoxicillian contains Penicillian, and therefore should be avoided in patients with penicillian allergies/sensitivities.
What kind of thing is penicillin?
Penicillin is an antibiotic .
What animal do you get penicillin from?
penicillin comes from mold. A scientist was experimenting with bacterial cultures when they were ruined by mold growing on them and he asked why. The result was penicillin. Other scientists had noticed the same thing years previously but had not asked why.
Is xithromax okay for toddlers?
In children, Zithromax can be used to treat acute otitis media (ear infections), community acquired pneumonia, and pharyngitis or tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (strep throIn children, Zithromax can be used to treat acute otitis media (ear infections), community acquired pneumonia, and pharyngitis or tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (strep throat). Keep in mind that Zithromax is not usually considered to be a first line antibiotic though. For example, penicillin should usually be used for strep throat, and Zithromax is used only if a child is allergic to penicillin. (Information obtained from ABOUT.COM)
Is azitromicina the same as Zithromax?
No. Azithromycin is a generic name for Zithromax. It is in the same family as erythromycin. The drug is an antibiotic used generally for upper-respiratory infections. Acetaminophen, or APAP, is an OTC analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic. Antipyretic means "fever reducer". Acetaminophen is marketed under the names Paracetamol, and Tylenol. Just generic, regular Tylenol.
Can zithromax and bactrim be taken at same time?
Yes
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.
