I am allergic to Sulfa and the Doctor want me to take Gentamicin. Is that not a sulfa base product?

Question

My understanding is that Gentamicin is a Sulfa pass product. Is that true. What should I do? I am also diabetic on insulin. I know that any Sulfa will kill me!

Answer 1

Doesn't seem to be:

"Today, despite a reputation for broad spectrum activity, sulfa-based medications are often ineffective because many organisms have developed resistance to sulfa drugs. In these cases, other acceptable preparations include gentamicin, tobramicin, erythromicin and neomycin, polymyxin B and bacitracin, prescribed BID/QID in either ointment or drop form."

Hope this clears things up for you. If you are still unsure, check again with your doctor and / or pharmacist!!