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What Can I Take For Pneumonia When I Am Allergic To Penicillin And Levaquin?

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Posted on Wed, 9 Mar 2022
Question: I am allergic to pen and levaquin.
I have taken zpak without complication.
What can i take for pneumonia
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Take azithromycin, linezolid or clindamycin.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

So you are having allergies to Penicillin (beta-lactam) and Levofloxacin (fluoroquinolone) drugs.

So to avoid the allergic reaction, you can use Azithromycin, Metronidazole, Linezolid or Clindamycin. Better to take Azithromycin and Metronidazole tablet. All these are strictly prescription based medications.

Do warm water gargles 5-6 times and drink plenty of fluids orally.

Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.

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What Can I Take For Pneumonia When I Am Allergic To Penicillin And Levaquin?

Brief Answer: Take azithromycin, linezolid or clindamycin. Detailed Answer: Hi, So you are having allergies to Penicillin (beta-lactam) and Levofloxacin (fluoroquinolone) drugs. So to avoid the allergic reaction, you can use Azithromycin, Metronidazole, Linezolid or Clindamycin. Better to take Azithromycin and Metronidazole tablet. All these are strictly prescription based medications. Do warm water gargles 5-6 times and drink plenty of fluids orally. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.