Antibiotics For Bacterial Infection

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GENERAL ANTIBIOTICS TO TREAT BACTERIAL INFECTION

By MyHealthPharma


Antibiotics  Antibiotics are the most frequently prescribed medicines. They are synthetic drugs that cure the bacterial infections either by injuring or by killing pathogenic bacteria.  Remember, antibiotics are helpful in treating bacterial infections. They are not used for infections caused by viruses or fungi, though the symptoms are quite similar.

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Types of Antibiotics • There are several types of antibiotics and they come with different brand and generic names. • A specific type of antibiotic combats certain types or strains of bacteria. • Hence, they are classified accordingly. www.myhealthpharma.com


Penicillin

Amoxicillin (Generic Moxilin), Flucloxacillin

Cephalosporin

Cefaclor, Cefalexin and Cefadroxil

Quinolones

Ciprofloxacin (Generic Cipro), Levofloxacin and Norfloxacin www.myhealthpharma.com


Tetracyclines

Doxycycline (Generic Oraxyl) and Tetracycline

Macrolides

Erythromycin, Azithromycin and Clarithromycin

Sulfonamides

Trimethprim (Generic Spectra)

Metronidazole

Generic Flagyl www.myhealthpharma.com


Working of Antibiotics

Bacteriostatic antibiotics that inhibit the growth, development and proliferation of pathogenic bacteria

Bactericidal destroys or kills the bacteria completely to cure septic conditions. www.myhealthpharma.com


Indications of antibiotics  Respiratory infections

 Urinary tract infection

 Pneumonia

 Gastroenteritis

 Bacterial skin infections

 Ear/Nose/Throat Infection

 Acne

 Skin Abscess

 Meningitis

 Eye infections www.myhealthpharma.com


How to take antibiotics ? • It is essential to take antibiotics as prescribed by the doctor and in right away. • You need to complete the course of antibiotic therapy (recommended duration) even if you feel better within a day or two. • If you use antibiotics irregularly, you are vulnerable to develop antibiotic resistance. www.myhealthpharma.com


• In this condition, the specific antibacterial drug will fail to cure your infection. • Hence, follow the instructions given by your doctor and complete the treatment as recommended. • Typically, the antibiotic course may vary from days to weeks to months.

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Side Effects of Antibiotics

Diarrhea

Stomach upset

Nausea

Dry mouth

Feeling sick

Dizziness www.myhealthpharma.com


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