Drug Allergies

Amoxicillin/Clavulanate

Drug Class: Beta-Lactam Antibiotic Penicillin

Allergy Concern: Penicillin allergy

Notes: Cross-reactivity possible between penicillins and cephalosporins

Aspirin

Drug Class: Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID)

Allergy Concern: Salicylate allergy

Notes: Avoid in patients allergic to salicylates; Cross reactivity possible with NSAIDs

Cefdinir / Cephalexin

Drug Class: Beta-Lactam Antibiotic: Cephalosporin

Allergy Concern: Penicillin allergy

Notes: Cross-reactivity possible between penicillins and cephalosporins

Celecoxib

Drug Class: (NSAID): COX-2 Inhibitor

Allergy Concern: Sulfonamide allergy

Notes: Cross-reactivity possible in patients allergic to sulfa drugs and severe aspirin allergy

Chlorthalidone / Hydrochlorothiazide

Drug Class: Thiazide Diuretic

Allergy Concern: Sulfonamide allergy

Notes: Cross-reactivity possible in patients allergic to sulfa drugs

Furosemide

Drug Class: Loop Diuretic

Allergy Concern: Sulfonamide allergy

Notes: Cross-reactivity possible in patients allergic to sulfa drugs

Glimepiride / Glipizide / Glyburide

Drug Class: Sulfonylurea

Allergy Concern: Sulfonamide allergy

Notes: Cross-reactivity possible in patients allergic to sulfa drugs

Progesterone

Drug Class: Progestin

Allergy Concern: Peanut allergy

Notes: Avoid certain injectable forms in patients allergic to peanuts

Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim

Drug Class: Sulfonamide Antibiotic

Allergy Concern: Sulfonamide allergy

Notes: Avoid in patients allergic to sulfa drugs