Is Cephalosporin a Penicillin?

Penicillins and cephalosporins are both antibiotics that are structurally similar to each other. As a result, people who have a history of penicillin allergy often ask whether they can take a cephalosporin.

Can you take cephalosporin if allergic to penicillin?

Cephalosporins can be prescribed safely for penicillin-allergic patients.

What family is cephalosporin?

Cephalosporins are a group of antibiotics, or antimicrobials, known as beta-lactam antibiotics or β-lactam antibiotics.