Some of these reactions carry mortality rates from 20 to 40%. While many different classes of drugs can cause serious cADRs, antibiotics are among the most commonly reported triggers for these ...

Of the 8 patients with a history of a maculopapular rash to amoxicillin, 5 (63%) had a positive patch-test reaction to the drug. Patch tests were performed 6 weeks after the cutaneous presentation.

amoxicillin 50mg/kg + probenecid 25mg/kg as a single dose. Cephalosporin, imipenem or other allergy: not recommended. Discontinue if allergic reaction or drug-induced enterocolitis syndrome occurs.

Dear Dr. Roach: About 45 years ago, I came down with a rash on my chest and stomach from taking ampicillin. I was told never to take penicillin again. I’m allergic to many antibiotics, which ...

amoxicillin 50mg/kg + probenecid 25mg/kg as a single dose. Cephalosporin, imipenem or other allergy: not recommended. Discontinue if allergic reaction or drug-induced enterocolitis syndrome occurs.

This is important for all prescription drugs, but it’s especially important for antibiotics, including amoxicillin. If used incorrectly, an antibiotic may not treat your child’s infection ...

Small amounts of a common antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drug can help treat a rare hair loss problem caused by a misplaced ...

Patch testing may have a diagnostic role in the evaluation of exanthems due to systemic antibiotics. The frequency of positive patch-test reactions in these cases varies between 31% and 83% and is ...

Physicians typically treat this chronic disorder with relatively high doses of the antibiotic doxycycline -- often for ...