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Yes, a penicillin allergy can be hereditary. If one or both of your parents are allergic to penicillin, your chances of being allergic are higher. Often though, penicillin Allergies are just caused by exposure over a long period of time.

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Is Allergies hereditary?

Yes, a penicillin allergy can be hereditary. If one or both of your parents are allergic to penicillin, your chances of being allergic are higher. Often though, penicillin Allergies are just caused by exposure over a long period of time.


If am allergy on penicillin can you take Tylenol?

can you take Tylenol when I have allergy to aspirin


Is it safe to take Zyrtec if you are allergic to sulfa and penicillin?

There is no relation between penicillin allergy and cyclobenzaprine allergy. There is no problem if you're only allergic to penicillin.


What is the abbreviation for penicillin allergy?

PCN


Can penicillin allergy cause brain damage?

No


Is a Vicodin allergy related to a penicillin allergy?

No, they are different medications -- vicodin is a narcotic pain killer and penicillin is an anti-biotic. An allergy to vicodin is unreleated to an allergy to penicillin. However, do not use Vicodin if you are allergic to acetaminophen (Tylenol) or hydrocodone. You should consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions regarding specific allergies to medications.


Is it common to have a penicillin AND amoxicillin allergy at the same time?

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How is egg allergy and penicillin related?

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Are oxytetracycline and penicillin from the same family?

No. Penicillin comes originally from the penicillium mold (mould). The tetracyclines all come from the streptomyces mold (mould). Oxytetracycline is related to streptomycin. Allergy to it probably means allergy to streptomycin, but not to penicillin. And vice-versa.


Why did you get a rash on your ears and face a week after taking amoxicillin?

Penicillin allergy.


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 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.