how do u know if you are allergic to penicillin?
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You could notice some of these signs of an allergic reaction within an hour of taking penicillin: Coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Fever. Hives (red bumps on your skin that might be itchy)
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Omeprazole may cause a serious type of allergic reaction when used in patients with conditions treated with antibiotics. Call your doctor right away if you or your child has itching, trouble breathing or swallowing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth while you or your child are using this medicine.
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['Hives or rash.', 'Tingly or itchy mouth.', 'Swelling of the lip, tongue, throat, or face.', 'Vomiting and diarrhea.', 'Cramping.', 'Coughing.', 'Difficulty breathing or other allergic asthma symptoms.', 'Dizziness.']
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Allergic reactions to antibiotics. If you are allergic to antibiotics, you get signs and symptoms like a rash, swelling of the face or difficulty breathing. A severe allergic reaction is known as anaphylaxis, and usually occurs within an hour of taking an antibiotic.
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However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
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A common question asked by people who have a history of a penicillin allergy is if they can take a cephalosporin. This is because penicillins and cephalosporins are antibiotics that are structurally similar to each other.
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['Hives, itching, or itchy, scaly skin (eczema)', 'Swelling of the lips, face, tongue and throat, or other body parts.', 'Wheezing or shortness of breath.', 'A runny nose.', 'Stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting.', 'Sneezing.', 'Headaches.']
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['itching or swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat.', 'hives.', 'swollen, itchy, or red eyes.', 'runny nose or sneezing.', 'shortness of breath.', 'abdominal pain, vomiting, or diarrhea.']
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Adverse events that are not allergic reactions Depending on the type of penicillin, common side effects may include mild nausea or diarrhea, headache, or vaginal itching.
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The first signs of an allergic reaction may be redness, skin pain, irritation, burning, swelling, itching, rash, or hives. The skin may weep or develop blisters. The onset of symptoms of neomycin allergy may be delayed up to a week from the first use.
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Since cefuroxime is chemically related to penicillin, patients allergic to penicillin may develop an allergic reaction (sometimes even anaphylaxis) to cefuroxime. Cefuroxime like other antibiotics can alter the colon's normal bacteria, leading to overgrowth of a bacterium called Clostridium difficile.
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Broad spectrum penicillins, such as ampicillin and amoxicillin, may also lead to yeast infections.
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['Usually, cellulitis is presumed to be due to staphylococci or streptococci infection and may be treated with cefazolin, cefuroxime, ceftriaxone, nafcillin, or oxacillin.', 'Antimicrobial options in patients who are allergic to penicillin include clindamycin or vancomycin.']
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['itching.', 'eczema or hives.', 'swelling.', 'nausea.', 'abdominal pain.', 'diarrhea.', 'vomiting.', 'runny nose.']
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Pain, swelling, and itching at the site of the bite are common. An allergic reaction includes trouble breathing, chest tightness, and swelling on the body someplace other than the bite site. Allergic reactions to a bite or sting are medical emergencies. Call 911 right away.
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If antibiotics are needed, an antibiotic called amoxicillin or phenoxymethylpenicillin is usually prescribed. If you are allergic to penicillin, clarithromycin may be prescribed instead. In cases where the infection is severe or spreading, metronidazole may be prescribed.
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Vancomycin is indicated for penicillin-allergic patients, for patients who cannot receive or who have failed to respond to other drugs, including the penicillins or cephalosporins, and for infections caused by Vancomycin susceptible organisms that are resistant to other antimicrobial drugs.