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MRSA is resistant to most antibiotics so it is difficult to guess. The antibiotic best suited will depend on the results of culture and sensitivity of that particular strain of MRSA

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flucloxacillin metronidazole ciprofloxacin

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Septra is one.

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Vancomycin

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Clindamycin

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What is the best drug to kill MRSA?

According to the Mayo Clinics website Vancomycin is a common drug used to treat MRSA. There are different strains of MRSA. Your doctor would choose the antibiotic that has been most effective to treat the specific strain.


What is erythrocin used for?

The drug is an antibiotic and used to treat infections.


Is tramadol an antibiotic used to treat pain?

It is not an antibiotic, however it is used to treat pain.


Can you treat Sinus infections with acyclovir?

No. Acyclovir should not be used to treat a sinus infection. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug used to treat herpes. Sinus infections are bacterial and require an antibiotic.


Is amoxicillin anti inflammatory?

Amoxyillin is an antibiotic used to treat infections. it is not used to treat gout unless there is a side effect that leads to an infection in a gout sufferer.Amoxyllin is not an anti inflammatory


What are some of the illnesses that Rifampin can be used to treat?

Tuberculosis, inactive Meningitis, and Hansen's disease are some of the illnesses that Rifampin can be used to treat. Rifampin is an antibiotic and is used to treat illnesses caused by bacterial infection.


Why is MRSA methacillian resistant?

MRSA is hard to treat because it's resistant to some commonly used antibiotics.


How do you use the word antibiotic in a sentence?

(The word antibiotic is used as a noun to mean a drug that is used to treat bacterial infections. The adjective "antibiotic" is used to describe drugs or treatments that perform the same function.) Examples: "Penicillin is one type of antibiotic." "Antibiotic ointments are used to prevent cuts from becoming infected."


Can vinegar be used to treat a low grade form of MRSA?

Can vinegar be used to treat a low grade form of mersa?


MRSA mutation process?

Bacteria have the ability to mutate and become resistant to elements that are attempting to destroy them, such as antibiotics. As a result of abuse and overuse of antibiotics, there are not antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria such as MRSA and VRE. Even though antibiotics have become less effective in destroying these mutated superbugs, Manuka Honey is not being used to kill MRSA and effectively treat Staph infections.


Is loperamide an antibiotic?

Loperamide is not an antibiotic. It is an antimotility drug used in the treatment of diarrhoeas.


Is Cipro or sulfa in Aleve?

Cipro is a prescription antibiotic and sulfa is an antibiotic as well. Neither are in Aleve...which is a OTC -over the counter- NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug) used to treat pain, fever and inflammation.