If you have an allergic reaction after taking penicillin family of antibiotics, you must:
Stop the medication and talk to your doctor for another antibiotic
Avoid the use of penicillin in the future
Treatment of symptoms and during the development of an allergic reaction to penicillin will depend on what kind of reactions you have.
Anaphylaxis is a rare and severe allergic reaction to medication. It can be life-threatening and requires the injection of epinephrine (adrenaline) and emergency care to maintain blood pressure and respiratory support.
Skin rash or hives may improve when treated with an antihistamine such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl, others). More severe reactions may require treatment with corticosteroids orally or injected.
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