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Can Azithromycin Be Taken In Place Of Penicillin?
Question: I am allergic to penicillin. Can I take azithromycin?
Brief Answer:
Azithromycin can be used
Detailed Answer:
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Azithromycin can be safely used as it belongs to macrolide group of antibiotic which is structurally very different from penicillin.
Amoxiclav should be avoided if you are allergic to Penicillin, use of Prednisolone will reduce allergic reaction.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
Azithromycin can be used
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greeting of the day
Dear Sir
Azithromycin can be safely used as it belongs to macrolide group of antibiotic which is structurally very different from penicillin.
Amoxiclav should be avoided if you are allergic to Penicillin, use of Prednisolone will reduce allergic reaction.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
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