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Can antibiotics be prescribed by a physician to treat both viral and bacterial infections?
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∙ 11y ago
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What type of antibiotics are taken for Lyme Disease in humans?
Antibiotics are not taken by the patients. They are prescribed by the physician.
What kind of antibiotic is prescribed for eczema?
antibiotics are prescribed at late stages after corticosteroids, due to increase the risk of skin infections because of itching, so the doctor prescribe antibiotics to protect skin from infections,and to decrease inflammation. Antibiotics prescribed in form of pills or creams or ointments Pills orally include ( Penicillin, Erythromycin and Flucloxacillin ). creams and ointments topically include (fusidic acid and mupirocin). and it is important to consult your physician before deciding to take any medication.
What is a drug that fights bacterial infection?
antibiotics ans sulfa drugs prevent bacteria from multiplying :D
If you are taking antibiotics and skipped a day will the antibiotics work?
I would suggest that your contact the physician who prescribed you the antibiotics. Antibiotics are prescribed for many conditions and they always must be finished unless otherwise directed by your doctor. People generally feel better within days and think they can stop their antibiotics. Infections can return if you do not finish the prescribed course. Bacteria can develop a tolerance to our antibiotics due to many people not finishing the job. Ask a doctor if taking a probiotic during or after a treatment is okay to get help with digestion during a treatment and restore beneficial bacteria needed in the body.
What antibiotic is used to treat the flu?
You would not be given any antibiotic for use to treat a cold or flu. They are both viral infections, not bacterial infections. Antibiotics are only for bacterial infections. If you have a secondary bacterial infection with a viral infection, you might be prescribed an antibiotic to treat that secondary infection, but not for the virus itself.
What causes a swollen lymph node in the neck and pain in back of head?
Colds and infections such as tonsillitis are the most common reasons why someone may get swollen lymph nodes on the neck. This condition needs to be checked by a physician before antibiotics are prescribed.
Colds and flus - antibiotics?
DefinitionColds and flus are NOT cured by antibiotics.Alternative NamesAntibiotics - colds and fluInformationAntibiotics will fight bacterial infections, but they do not treat viral infections such as colds and the flu. If you have a viral infection, antibiotics will NOT make you better.Antibiotics can destroy normal ("healthy") bacteria that live in your body. This can result in symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, and vaginal yeast infections.The overuse of antibiotics has contributed to the rise in drug-resistant bacterial infections. Taking antibiotics also poses a risk of allergic reactions, so they should not be taken when there is no possible benefit.ReferencesAnon JB. Upper Respiratory Infections. American Journal of Medicine. April 2010;123(4):suppl 1.
Does penicillin cure footnail fungus?
No. Penicillin is useful for a variety of bacterial infections, but not fungal infections. There are some options for the infection about which you are inquiring. You should ask your physician about treatment options for your condition.
How does it take to get rid of a cold that will not go away?
You may have got secondary bacterial infection in your nose. Your physician may advice how to wash the nasal secretions out of your nose or may give you antibiotics. You may be allergic and the physician will guide you for the same. At times there are common cold infections by different viruses and then the common cold may persist. That will go away eventually with time.
Can your child get high fever while on antibiotics?
It is possible for a child to get a fever after being on an antibiotic for three days. There are several reasons. A few of those reasons are that the child could be sick with a virus and not a bacteria, in which case the antibiotic would be useless. Another scenario is that the bacteria is resistant to the particular antibiotic and that a different one is needed. In either case, you should follow up with the child's physician.
Is it dangerous to take antibiotics that you don't need?
Yes. Antibiotics should be taken only when prescribed by a physician to fight off infections your body cannot fight on its own. Three reasons for this: a) You may have a dangerous pre-existing allergy to certain antibiotics. b) It can weaken your immune system. If antibiotics fight off infection all the time, then your body won't produce its own natural antibodies. c) Constant use of antibiotics can create an allergy to the antibiotic, making it useless to you should you need it later. This is common with penicillin.
What precaution should be exercised in use of antibiotics?
If the medicine causes nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, the patient is advised to check with the physician or dentist who prescribed it as soon as possible.
