well im alergic to penicillin and my doctor gave me CEFUROXIME. well like 3 days ago when i got ready to take the medicine called CEFUROXIME it a type of penicillin . i read the CAUTIONS on the paper and it said it has what im allergic to in it. i contacted the pharmacy today and they told me it would be okay to take the medicne even though it would kill me or do damage. well i smelled the medicine yesturday and every since i did that i been very sick and i cant feel my legs hardly,my body feels very heavy,and im havin a lil trouble with breathing.should i contact a doctor or go get medical attention???????????? i have also had a fever and dizzyness. i know i should have smelled it but when i took the top off the smell was very strong and it hit me in the face. so i need advice please???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
2007-02-15 17:26:07 · 10 answers · asked by *babygirl* 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
im only 15 years old. and i dont have a way to get to the doctor or hospital. i did tell my doctor that i was allergic to penicillin. and i also told him that i have severe heart problems. i looked at the sheet that comes with the medicine and it says nothing on there about me being allergic or nothing. so could this be a law suit????
2007-02-15 17:28:11 · update #1
Hope you are fine by now. CEFUROXIME is an antibiotics which belongs to cephalosporin, it is different from penicillin and it does not contain penicillin.However, some may also be allergic to cephalosporins. Your situation after smelling the CEFUROXIME as I can see is most unlikely to be allergic reaction however could possibly be a reaction to the strong smell which will be relieved after taking fresh air. As you mentioned you had heart disease, if you feel something is wrong with yourself,then you get to see a doctor by any means.Since your doctor give you CEFUROXIME ,I am sure there is an infection going on with you which you failed to start the treatment. Your symptoms can also be caused by such infection. Be careful, it is not a joke to delay treatment. See a doctor before it is too late.
2007-02-16 11:49:37 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ lani s 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cefuroxime is a cephalosporin medication. There is a cross-allergic reaction rate of 5-10% in individuals known to have a TRUE penicillin allergy, which means anaphylactic (as in hives, swelling, throat closing). Diarrhea, upset stomach, skin rashes, malaise, muscle pain, fevers are not allergic reactions in the sense of life threatening effects, and are more likely continued or escalated illness. You should discuss your concerns with a physician. If you are truly ill, you should probably not be worrying about whom you can file a lawsuit against.
2007-02-16 01:01:12 · answer #2 · answered by LyssyBear 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
im allergic to penicillan as well
I can smell it with no problems
If i take it, i have major problems
If you are that sick, call 911. But it would seem that if your problem was caused by an allergic reaction, your symptoms would be going away by now, since all you did was smell it. It would be leaving your system already.
BTW-cefuroxime is widely given to people who are allergic to penicillan. :D so feel better soon and good luck!!
2007-02-15 17:39:54 · answer #3 · answered by independent101 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get your parents to call 911 or call yourself. Tell them that you are experiencing an allergic reaction. Don't waste time calling a doctor. Do not hang up on the 911 operator.
2007-02-15 17:33:18 · answer #4 · answered by dragonflyby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you should of went to the doctor emidiately when you first notice the side effects of the drug. I think you should of not have taken it no matter what, you are allergic to penicillin and no matter what it is still penicillin or go ask your doctor. ANd yes contact your doctor asap. I hope you are better.
2007-02-15 19:33:18 · answer #5 · answered by Mars 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am allergic to amoxicillin and pennicillin and thats what happens to me when I take it. Or I break out in itchy hives. Call your Dr. and stop taking the medicine.
2016-05-24 05:58:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There won't be a law suit to fight over if you die. If you managed to get to the doctor the first time you can get there again.
Besides, I don't think I believe you
2007-02-15 17:30:48 · answer #7 · answered by sharkgirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call 911 if you are telling the truth. You can call a lawyer in a couple of days.
2007-02-15 17:35:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
call 911 immediately. If you aren't allergic it's better than dying if you are.
2007-02-15 17:30:26 · answer #9 · answered by tengu312003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is not an allergic reaction...
2007-02-15 20:50:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋