are sulfa drugs and sulfites related
1 This is the most common sulfonamide antibiotic in New Zealand; current brand names include Trimel™, Trisul™, and Deprim™.  Sulfasalazine, a drug used to treat inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatoid arthritis; the current New Zealand brand name is Salazopyrin™. Adverse reactions to sulfonamide antibiotics are estimated to occur in 3-6% of treatment courses. The majority of these reactions are not of an allergic nature. Types of non-allergic reactions to sulfonamide antibiotics include nausea and diarrhoea, candidiasis, folate deficiency, and headaches. Sulfa allergy. Sulfa drugs (also called sulphur drugs or sulfonamide-containing drugs) is an imprecise term that generally refers to drugs that contain a sulfonamide functional group in their chemical structure. These drugs have a variety of uses and can be classified into antibiotics and non-antibiotic drugs. People who have had allergic reactions to sulfonamide-containing drugs do not need to avoid sulfhydryl drugs, sulfates or sulfites. To prevent confusion, the general term ‘sulfa allergy’ should not be used. Instead it is better to note the exact drug and reaction involved. There are three major groups of ‘sulf’ substances that. cause reactions - sulfonamide antibiotics, sulfites and. DMSO / MSM. The reaction to sulfonamide. antibiotics is a true allergy, involving antibodies and. histamine, that escalates with each subsequent exposure. 6 May 2013. Allergy to sulfa drugs is a popular term for related medications. Once allergic: sulfites, nickel and even tea laurel sulfate (found in soaps, shampoos, etc.), can cause irritation or an allergic response. Sulfur dioxide and sulfites are added to some (but not. all) processed foods and meats, fruit juices, wines, pharmaceutical products, dried fruits, beers, sauces, pickles, hamburger patties, soft drinks, potato products. and vinegar. If present, one of the sulfites will be listed. in the ingredients list. Sulfa is short for sulfonomides which is a kind of antibiotic. Sulfonomides are not chemically related to sulpher or sulpher salts i.e. sulfates, sulfites-these dont not cause the same allergic reaction that you see with sulfonomide antibiotics. You should be careful with both kinds of drugs however as you can be allergic to both as I am. I get the same allergic reaction to both. Allergy to sulfa drugs is a popular term for related medications. Once allergic: sulfites, nickel and even tea laurel sulfate (found in soaps, shampoos, etc.), can cause irritation or an allergic response. The term “sulfa allergy” (or “sulphur allergy”) most commonly refers to an immunological response to sulfonamide antibiotics. The most commonly prescribed sulfonamide antibiotics include: Sulfamethoxazole, often combined with trimethoprim as co-trimoxazole. Sulfur dioxide cause an irritant reaction and sulfites. in some people, usually asthmatics or highly allergic. individuals. Sulfites may trigger asthma, hives, rash, sneezing, swollen or scratchy throat, stomach pain, nausea or diarrhea. Sulfate causes no adverse reaction.
No, sulfa drugs are not chemically related to sulpher or sulpher salts i.e. sulfates.