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What family of medicine is keflex in?
Penicillin
Strep throat remedies?
Common medications are amoxicillin, keflex, penicillin or cephalexin.
If one is allergic to penicillin Is it safe to take Keflex?
It depends what the allergy was to penicillin. Overall, there is around a 7-10% chance of cross-sensitivity (meaning you may be allergic to Keflex if allergic to penicillins). If you developed a rash/hives from penicillin, the doctor MAY prescribe Keflex if the Dr. believes Keflex is the best antibiotic choice for you. If you had an anaphylaxic reaction (meaning you had a life threatening reaction to penicillins), the doctor should NOT prescribe keflex. He or she should prescribe something else. Make sure you let your Dr. and pharmacist know all allergies you have to prevent any problems in the future.
Can you take keflex if you have an allergy to pcn?
Maybe. Some people that are allergic to penicillin are also allergic to Keflex and some aren't. To be on the safe side I would avoid it.
Does Keflex treat strep?
Keflex (cephalexin) is widely recognized as an effective antibiotic treatment for streptococcus infection. Check with your doctor for details.
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.
Does a z-pack cure strep throat?
yes the preferred drug of choice is penicillin or amoxicillin but Keflex and z-pack work as well.
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.
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
Does penicillin affect NuvaRing?
Cephalexin and Nuva Ring has no known drug interactions.
Is it common to have a penicillin AND amoxicillin allergy at the same time?
Yes. Amoxicillin is a penicillin family antibiotic
