Amoxicillin, cephalexin, ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, smz-tmp
I am allergic to penicillin. Do any of the following NOT contain penicillin?
Question posted by lala0664 on 16 Nov 2012
Last updated on 16 November 2012 by kaismama
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kaismama
16 Nov 2012
Actually, none of them contain penicillin. Amoxicillin is in the same family, so you would be allergic to it.
Inactive
16 Nov 2012
-Amoxicillin and belongs to the drug class aminopenicillins (you can not take this one).
-Cephalexin to the drug class first generation cephalosporins.( Cephalosporins are a class of antibiotics closely related to penicillin).
+Ciprofloxacin belongs to the drug class quinolones.
+Doxycycline belongs to the drug classes miscellaneous antimalarials, tetracyclines.
Click on the link (important information):
https://www.drugs.com/drug-class/penicillins.html
I also suggest that if you have a doubt, you consult with your Pharmacist before taking any.
Take care,
maso.-
Inactive
16 Nov 2012
+Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim belong to the drug classes miscellaneous antibiotics, sulfonamides. (Contains no penicillin).
Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim is a commonly used antibiotic for people who are allergic to penicillin.
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