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Can Patient With Severe Penicillin Allergy Safely Take Levaquin For An Infection?

I was given levaquin for an infection where i had stitches in my hand. I accidentily stabbed myself which required 5 stitches, however the wound was not irrigated at the ER and 5 days later it is now infected. My question is, if I am severely allergic to PCN can i safely take this antibiotic?
posted on Mon, 23 Jan 2017
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Yes you can safely take it because it is another class of antibiotics called chinolons

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Dr.Jolanda
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Can Patient With Severe Penicillin Allergy Safely Take Levaquin For An Infection?

Hi Yes you can safely take it because it is another class of antibiotics called chinolons Wishes Dr.Jolanda