What type of medications are given for a tonsillectomy?

Answer 1

If it's a bacterial infection, then a course of antibiotics is given, usually Azithromycin. Also, drink lots of fluid and get plenty of rest.
Mainly painkillers, but antibiotics can also be prescribed if the tonsillitis is caused by bacteria. If the tonsillitis returns multiple times, then a tonsillectomy (removal of the tonsils) will be performed.

Answer 2

You should go to the doctor. Tonsillitis will usually go away after about a week on it's own, but the doctor can give you antibiotics which will help with it getting better quicker. Get throat soothers or locket, they usually really help. Keep updated on paracetamol and ibuprofen.

Answer 3

Well Pennisillin or amoxcillin (antibiotics) usually hepl cure any Tonsillitis?

Answer 4

Penicillin is the most commonly used treatment for tonsillitis but apparently there are other anti-biotics that work too.

Answer 5

The antibiotics used will depend on the species of bacteria that are causing the infection. A culture will need to be taken, in order to determine the susceptibility.

Answer 6

Antibiotics are given to prevent infection. Medications to relieve pain may also be given. For at least the first 24 hours, the patient is fed soft or pureed foods and fluids

Answer 7

Gargling with salt water and taking over-the-counter pain medicines such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) can help manage symptoms as the body fights off the infection.

Answer 8

See your doctor. Probably, a course of antibiotics, and an anti-inflammatory drug.

Answer 9

Tonsillitis is usually viral, and antibiotics are of no use. See your health care provider for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.