Penicillin and other antibiotics, derivatives are widely used in medical treatment and emergencies. A group of people reported severe allergic reactions to these drugs, which could even cause death. Be alert to this type of allergy and notify your doctor.
Increasingly common allergies to various medications, so that has forced the labs to develop new compounds that relieve ailments without causing these side effects.
The antibiotics penicillin and its derivatives often cause sensitivity in some patients, so we must be extra alert to prevent inappropriate treatment in these cases.
Options allergy
If you are allergic to penicillin, should also avoid its synthetic derivatives such as amoxicillin and ampicillin, widely used in treatments against viruses. Also at risk of allergic reaction if ingested cephalosporins such as cefadroxil and its derivatives.
Among the options that can be prescribed, are gentamicin, azithromycin, erythromycin and related compounds. These antibiotics are much less aggressive with sensitive patients.
How to avoid accidental exposure
If you are allergic to penicillin and its derivatives, you may experience, on being supplied the drug, reactions such as urticaria and angioedema. In these cases, you should go immediately to the doctor, as inflammatory reactions and angioedema may cause death if not treated properly.
Once known allergy to penicillin should take the following estimates:
- Wear a medical alert bracelet or a card that alerts about your allergies.
- If your child is allergic to penicillin, you must notify all persons who will be responsible for their care during the day, including nurseries, nannies and teachers.
- When you go to the doctor to treat any ailment, Warn about their allergies. If the specialist is not aware of their condition, may prescribe inappropriate for your body.
- Inform your immediate family suffers from allergies. They may need this information in case of emergency.
- Do not treat. Besides the serious consequences that this brings, could accidentally ingest a drug not suitable for your condition.
