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What are sulfa drugs?
One of the sulfonamides, the sulfa-related antibiotics which are used to treat bacterial and some fungal infections
What are sulfa antibiotics?
Sulfonamide drugs-- A group of antibacterial drugs used to treat infections of the lungs and skin, among other things.
What has sulfa in it?
Dozens of drugs have a sulfa component to them. That means the molecule has a sulfonamide group, which is a sulfur atom double bonded to two oxygen atoms and an amine (a nitrogen and hydrogens). Originally, sulfa drugs were antibiotics invented in the 1930s which work by causing a fatal vitamin deficiency in bacteria. Many non-antibiotic drugs also include sulfa components, including many drugs for diabetes, blood pressure/heart failure (furosemide), anti-inflammatory drugs like Celebrex, and drugs for urinary problems like Flomax. People with known allergies to sulfa antibiotics should consult their doctor before taking any new medication containing sulfa.
Can thiamine interact with drugs?
Oral contraceptives, antibiotics, sulfa drugs, and certain types of diuretics may lower thiamine levels in the body.
If you are allergic to penicillin and sulfa can you take Ibuprofen 800 mg for your lower back pain?
Yes. Penicillin and sulfa drugs are antibiotics, and are not related to the ibuprofen drug group at all.
How do you treat a sulfa sensitive patient for cold?
Sulfa drugs are usually used to treat bacterial infections, not viral infections like a cold. So no sulfa drugs are needed for sulfa-sensitive patients with viral infections like the common cold or flu. There is no equivalent to antibiotics that are used to kill bacteria that are for treating viruses. Bacteria can be killed and antibiotics, like sulfa drugs, are what can do that. Viruses are not living organisms, so they can't be killed. They can be made inactive, but that is possible only when your immune system attacks and gets rid of them, there are no drugs to do that. See the related question below for more information about treating a cold.
Sulfa drug Is Keflex a Sulfa Drug?
No. Cephalexin (trade name Keflex) is a 1st generation cephalosporin, an antibiotic related to penicillin. It is not a sulfa drug or derivative.
I am allergic to sulfa drugs..and have been given a rx for sulfanilamide........Is sulfanilamide a sulfa drug?
"Sulfa" is the name of a class of synthetic antibiotics that are technically called "Sulfonamides". Sulphur is a naturally occurring chemical element. The two have nothing in common other than the sound of their names.
Does alprazolam or xanax contain sulfa or are they sulfa based?
No. Above mentioned drugs do not contains sulfa drugs. They are not sulfa based also.
Does Sulfa contain Penicillin?
Penicillin is not a sulfa drug.
Is Chlorthalidone a sulfa drug?
No. Sulfa drugs are usually a type of antiobiotics (such as trimethoprim-sulfamethaxazole). The "sulfate" in morphine sulfate just means that the morphine is bound to a salt of sulphuric acid. antibiotic sulfonamides are different structurally from the non-antibiotic sulfonamides, and appear to be much more likely to result in allergic reactions. Many of the sulfa non-antibiotics, therefore, do not cause problems in people with sulfa antibiotic allergy, although some people who are very sensitive may have a problem, it is unlikely. If you have a problem with dietary sulfites found in many foods, you may have a problem with drugs, such as morphine sulfate. Some people have a problem with sulfites in foods and drugs, such as morphine sulfate, yet are OK with antibiotic sulfa drugs. It is best to discuss your concerns with your doctor.
Can riboflavin interfere with antibiotics?
Riboflavin should not be taken at the same time as tetracycline antibiotics because it interferes with the absorption and effectiveness of these medications. It may also interfere with the effectiveness of sulfa-containing drugs
