Title: Sulfa Drugs Allergy: Are You Allergic to Sulfa Drugs? | Allergies articles | Body & Health Conditions center | SteadyHealth.com
Headings: Sulfa Drugs Allergy: Are You Allergic to Sulfa Drugs?
Sulfa Drugs Allergy: Are You Allergic to Sulfa Drugs?
What is sulfa drugs allergy?
What are the symptoms of sulfa drug allergy?
How do I know that I am allergic to sulfa drugs?
How do I prevent sulfa drug allergy?
How do I deal with sulfa drug allergy?
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Content: Your doctor may prescribe you other medications to counter the allergic reaction and reduce the symptoms of allergy. In some cases you may need to be admitted at the hospital. The best way to deal with sulfa drug allergy is to prevent its occurrence. There are several medications that belong to the group of sulfa drugs. Some of these drugs have been mentioned in detail below. Make sure to read the label of any drug before you start taking them. Sulfonamide antibiotics such as trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (common drugs include Septra®, Bactrim® and others), sulfisoxazole, sulfadizine, and dapsone. Topical preparations (to be applied on the skin) such as sulfacetamide eye drops, shampoo or creams, silver sulfadiazine cream/ointment, and sulfanilamide containing vaginal creams/lotions. Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) a drug used to treat conditions such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and rheumatoid arthritis. Some of the diuretic medications that are commonly advised in patients with high blood pressure may cause allergic reactions in people allergic to sulfa drugs.