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What antibiotic agent is sometimes used for patients who are allergic to penicillin?
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What percent of patients are allergic to cephalosporins are allergic to penicillin?
1%
Does clarithromycin have penicillin in it?
No, it is a macrolide class antibiotic, related to erythromycin. Penicillins are part of a larger, more general class known as beta-lactams, named from the chemical ring structure that accounts for its active moiety.
Can i take amox tr-k clv if im allergic to penicillian?
Yes, amoxicillin is a member of the penicillin group of antibiotics. Yes and No, it is more of the bacteria of penicillin than the actual antibiotic. It is a part of the penicillin family true, and is given to patients that are allergic to penicillin. Not just because the bacteria is penicillin resistant.
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.
Is keflex stronger than penicillin?
Kelfex is not related to penicilliin. Although it functions in the same way, it is part of a group of antibiotics called Sulfers. Some people who are allergic to Penicillin and its derivatives, can sometimes be allergic to Kelfex and Sulfers.
Can you take cephalexin if you're allergic to penicillin?
Approximately 10% of people with penicillin allergies also react to cefdinir. Broad spectrum antibiotics should only be taken under strict medical supervision; consult with your doctor to determine if this treatment is appropriate for you. There is a significant risk that taking this medication could be life threatening for people with penicillin or other antibiotic allergies.
Is doxycycline effective in treatment of sinus infections?
Yes, it is considered a moderately effective second-line antibiotic for the treatment of sinus infection. Doxycline is part of the Tetracycline group. Do not take if allergic to Tetracycline. Otherwise, this is a modestly effective antibiotic, and useful for patients allergic to Penicillin. Please follow-up with your doctor if after taking for several days (4-5), symptoms do not subside.
Is cefalexin OK for penicillin allergic patients?
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.
Can you take Cipro if allergic to cephalosporin drugs?
The answer is: maybe, be cautious and get expert advice. I think the best rundown is found at this site: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/583836_11. Some relevant, pardon if I may quote:Although the extent of allergic cross-reactivity between penicillin and cephalosporins is unknown and appears to be low, about 4% of patients with a proven penicillin allergy (by skin testing) also react to cephalosporins. Patients with a history of penicillin allergy who have negative penicillin skin test responses might safely receive cephalosporins. The AAAAI recommends that patients with a positive penicillin skin test (1) receive a non-beta-lactam antibiotic, (2) receive a cephalosporin through graded challenge, or (3) undergo rapid desensitization before receiving a cephalosporin. The clinical availability of skin test reagents would provide considerable assistance in evaluating patients with a history suggesting an IgE-type adverse drug response.When current clinical data are combined with structural activity relationship side-chain analysis, it appears that, for select cephalosporins without side-chain similarities, the relative risk of prescribing these antibiotics in a non-IgE-mediated penicillin-allergic patient is no greater than the low inherent allergic risk of the products themselves.Please note "cipro" is not a cephalosporin. It is a quinolone. The above appears to confuse the two.
If you are allerigic to penicillin why can you take amoxicillin?
That is a very good question again asked by the expert on this subject. In the first place you do not know the exact mechanism by which penicillin allergy occurs. It may be due to traces of bacterial proteins remaining in the preparation or may be mediated through hapten mechanism or either of them or very rarely both of them may be responsible for the allergic reaction of penicillin. When you prepare the amoxicillin from penicillin, the protein/proteins responsible for allergic reaction may be destroyed and you do not get the allergic reactions of amoxicillin so commonly. Nevertheless severe anaphylactic reacions with injectable ampicillin has been obsevered by the cotntributor, although very rarely as compared to penicillin. And injectable ampicillin should be better avoided in patients allergic to penicillin.
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.
Does pneumonia affect the patients future?
Most individuals recover from pneumonia. However, very elderly and/or immunocompromised patients sometimes succumb, despite antibiotic treatment, and die.
