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Some nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as celecoxib (Celebrex) The migraine medication sumatriptan (Imitrex) Certain "water pills" (diuretics), such as furosemide (Lasix) and hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) An allergy to sulfonamide medications is different from having an adverse reaction to wine or food that contains sulfites.
Sulfonamides or sulfa medicines are used to treat infections. They will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections. Sulfonamides are available only with your doctor's prescription. This product is available in the following dosage forms: Tablet. Tablet, Enteric Coated. Capsule.
Adults—1 tablet (DS tablet) of 800 milligrams (mg) of sulfamethoxazole and 160 mg of trimethoprim, 2 tablets of 400 mg of sulfamethoxazole and 80 mg of trimethoprim, or 4 teaspoonfuls or 20 milliliters (mL) of oral liquid every 12 hours for 10 to 14 days. Your doctor may adjust this dose if needed. Children 2 months of age and older—Dose is ...
Descriptions. Sulfonamides, or sulfa medicines, belong to the family of medicines called anti-infectives. Sulfonamide ophthalmic preparations are used to treat infections of the eye. Sulfonamides are available only with your doctor's prescription. This product is available in the following dosage forms: Solution. Ointment.
Allergy to sulfa drugs—Increased allergic reaction risk in patients with this condition. Hypotension (low blood pressure)—Use with caution. May make this condition worse. Kidney disease, severe or; Liver disease, severe—Use with caution. The effects may be increased because of slower removal of the medicine from the body.
Anaphylaxis is a rare, life-threatening reaction to a drug allergy that causes the widespread dysfunction of body systems. Symptoms of anaphylaxis include: Tightening of the airways and throat, causing trouble breathing. Nausea or abdominal cramps. Vomiting or diarrhea. Dizziness or lightheadedness.
For oral dosage form (tablets): Adults—At first, 500 to 1000 milligrams (mg) every 6 to 8 hours per day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 4000 mg per day. Children 6 years of age and older—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor.
Descriptions. Erythromycin is used to prevent and treat infections in many different parts of the body, including respiratory tract infections, skin infections, diphtheria, intestinal amebiasis, acute pelvic inflammatory disease, Legionnaire's disease, pertussis, and syphilis. This medicine is also used to prevent recurrent attacks of rheumatic ...
With a skin test, the allergist or nurse administers a small amount of a suspect drug to your skin either with a tiny needle that scratches the skin, an injection or a patch. A positive reaction to a test often causes a red, itchy, raised bump. A positive result suggests you may have a drug allergy. A negative result isn't as clear-cut.
Allergy to sulfa drugs, history of—Should not be used in patients with this condition. Blood or bone marrow problems (eg, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia) or; Bone problems (eg, osteomalacia, osteopenia, osteoporosis) or; Depression, history of or; Mental illness (eg, psychosis) or; Metabolic acidosis (high acid in the blood)—Use with caution.