Is the medicine OMNICEF or its generic CEFDINIR a sulpha based drug?

Question

I've searched online but all I want is a YES or NO and a link

I'm having a reaction to my antibiotic and I'm not sure if it is correlated with it's ingredients

I have never taken

Keflex or its generic cephalexin

My doctors have been VERY careful not to prescribe me with any drugs that are from the sulpha family or have sulpha within them because of the adverse reactions

my mouth swells and I form blisters all over my tongue. My tonsils also swell severely

right now I am experiencing severe difficulty swallowing and swelling of the throat.

I knew I shouldnt have gone to the nurse practitioner but I was out of town and my regular doctor is TWO hours away from here.

i specifically told her about my reactions and that we have tried on two other occassions to test my sensitivity levels with the SAME results.

Answer 1

No, it is not in the sulfa drug category, but it does contain the element Sulfur. You may be sensitive to it if you are especially allergic to sulfa drugs.

It is a 3rd generation cephalosporin drug. If you are OK taking Keflex or its generic cephalexin then I would not be concerned with Omnicef or its generic.

If you have ANY swelling in the throat or difficulty breathing you need to go to a doctor. Its may be too late for an antihistamine, its sedative effects could do more harm than good. If it is an anifalactic reaction you may need an epinephrine medication to keep your airways open.

IF it is getting better on its own then still contact an ER, and certainly don't take any more of the med. If its getting worse or staying the same don't wait for it to get better.

Most antibiotics have sulfur in them, even good old amoxicillin. Consider a macrolide antibioitic like azithromycin next time unless you have an aversion to them.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

It belongs to cephalosporin family and is not a sulpha drug. But it can cause reactions..

Answer 4

no. But to make sure talk to your doctor; (a-mox-i-sill'in) amoxicillin, Amoxil, Apo-Amoxi , DisperMox, Novamoxin , Nu-Amoxi , Trimox, Wymox Func. class.: Antiinfective, antiulcer Chem. class.: Aminopenicillin Do not confuse: amoxicillin/amoxapine/Amoxil Trimox/Diamox/Tylox Wymox/Tylox Action: Interferes with cell wall replication of susceptible organisms; the cell wall, rendered osmotically unstable, swells and bursts from osmotic pressure; bactericidal, lysis mediated by bacterial cell wall autolysins Uses: Treatment of skin, respiratory, GI, GU infections; otitis media, gonorrhea. For gram-positive cocci (Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus faecalis, Streptococcus pneumoniae), gram-negative cocci (Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Neisseria meningitidis), gram-positive bacilli (Corynebacterium diphtheriae, Listeria monocytogenes), gram-negative bacilli (Haemophilus influenzae, Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Salmonella); prophylaxis of bacterial endocarditis; in combination with other drugs used for treatment of Helicobacter pylori Unlabeled uses: Lyme disease, anthrax treatment, and prophylaxis DOSAGE AND ROUTES Systemic infections • Adult: PO 750 mg-1.75 g daily in divided doses q8h • Child: PO 20-50 mg/kg/day in divided doses q8h Renal disease • Adult: PO CCr 10-30 ml/min 250-500 mg q12h; CCr <10 ml/min 250-500 mg q24h; do not use 875 mg strength if CCr <50 ml/min Gonorrhea/urinary tract infections • Adult: PO 3 g given with 1 g probenecid as a single dose; followed by tetracycline or erythromycin therapy Chlamydia trachomatis • Adult: PO 500 mg/tid × 1 wk Bacterial endocarditis prophylaxis • Adult: PO 2 g 1 hr prior to procedure • Child: PO 50 mg/kg/hr 1 hr prior to procedure; max 2 g Helicobacter pylori • Adult: PO 1000 mg bid, given with lansoprazole 30 mg bid, clarithromycin 500 mg bid × 2 wk or 1000 mg bid given with omeprazole 20 mg bid, clarithromycin 500 mg bid × 2 wk, or 1000 mg tid given with lansoprazole 30 mg tid × 2 wk Available forms: Caps 250, 500 mg; chew tabs 125, 200, 250, 400 mg; tabs 500, 875 mg; susp pediatric drops 50 mg/ml; susp 125, 200, 250, 400 mg/5 ml SIDE EFFECTS CNS: Headache, seizures GI: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, increased AST, ALT, abdominal pain, glossitis, colitis, pseudomembranous colitis HEMA: Anemia, increased bleeding time, bone marrow depression, granulocytopenia INTEG: Urticaria, rash SYST: Anaphylaxis, respiratory distress, serum sickness, Stevens-Johnson syndrome Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to penicillins Precautions: Pregnancy (B), lactation, hypersensitivity to cephalosporins, neonates, severe renal disease, acute lymphocytic leukemia PHARMACOKINETICS PO: Peak 2 hr, duration 6-8 hr; half-life 1-1⅓ hr, metabolized in liver, excreted in urine, crosses placenta, enters breast milk INTERACTIONS Increase: amoxicillin level—probenecid Increase: anticoagulant action—warfarin Increase: methotrexate levels—methotrexate Decrease: effectiveness of oral contraceptives Drug/Herb • Do not use acidophilus with antiinfectives; separate by several hours Decrease: absorption—khat; separate by 2 hr Drug/Lab Test False positive: Urine glucose, urine protein, direct Coombs' test NURSING CONSIDERATIONS Assess: • I&O ratio; report hematuria, oliguria, since penicillin in high doses is nephrotoxic • Any patient with a compromised renal system, since drug is excreted slowly in poor renal system function; toxicity may occur rapidly • Hepatic studies: AST, ALT • Blood studies: WBC, RBC, Hgb and Hct, bleeding time • Renal studies: urinalysis, protein, blood, BUN, creatinine • C&S before drug therapy; drug may be given as soon as culture is taken • Bowel pattern before, during treatment; diarrhea, cramping, blood in stools, report to prescriber; pseudomembranous colitis may occur • Skin eruptions after administration of penicillin to 1 wk after discontinuing drug • Respiratory status: rate, character, wheezing, tightness in the chest • Anaphylaxis: rash, itching, dyspnea, facial/laryngeal edema Administer: PO route • Shake suspension well before each dose; may be used alone or mixed in drinks; use immediately; discard unused portion of susp after 14 days • Give around the clock, caps may be emptied and mixed with liquids if needed Perform/provide: • Adrenaline, suction, tracheostomy set, endotracheal intubation equipment on unit • Adequate intake of fluids (2 L) during diarrhea episodes • Scratch test to assess allergy after securing order from prescriber; usually done when penicillin is only drug of choice • Storage in tight container; after reconstituting, oral suspension refrigerated for 14 days Evaluate: • Therapeutic response: absence of infection; prevention of endocarditis, resolution of ulcer symptoms Teach patient/family: • That caps ma