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Yes, it should. Always take any prescribed medication for however long you are instructed to.
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Why should't doctores over prescribe antibiotics?
Because the organisms that the antibiotics kill (to make you better) evolve resistance to the antibiotics when they are exposed to them. This means that the more the exposure (prescribing) the faster resistance develops. Antibiotics should therefore ONLY be used when really needed and taken EXACTLY as they are meant to. Stopping a dose of antibiotics before a full course of treatment is worse than over prescribing.
Is it safe to use antioboctics that have been used but not out of date?
No. If some of them have already been taken, then there isn't a full course of treatment left. If you take a partial course of antibiotics, it may not completely kill the bacteria and that which doesn't kill you makes you stronger. So, the bacteria will become resistant to that particular antibiotic and you'll need a stronger one to kill it. You should never have leftover antibiotics and you should never take just a partial course.
Why would not taking the entire course of antibiotics be counter productive in the treatments of any infection?
When antibiotics are incorrectly used and are not taken for the full term prescribed, usually from 5 to 21 days, depending on the specific antibiotic and disease, surviving bacteria develops immunity to the antibiotic.
What drugs interact with the Lybrel contraceptive pill and should not be taken?
Antibiotics is the most common medication which interacts with the pill. For a full list of medications its best to speak to your Pharmacist or Doctor.
Why is it harmful for patients not to continue the whole course of antibiotic treatment?
If you stop taking your antibiotics before the full course of treatment is complete, you may kill only some of the bacteria that caused the infection. Worse yet, the remaining bacteria may have some resistance to the antibiotics. It is also important to take antibiotics only when prescribed by a doctor, and in particular do not take antibiotics for a virus (such as the common cold or the flu). Antibiotics have no effect on viruses.
How long do you take antibiotics for Lyme disease?
Typically 80-85% of women on antibiotics for bacterial vaginosis will have relief of symptoms within a week or two. However, 50% will have a recurrence within six weeks. Changes in lifestyle can be helpful in reducing the risk of recurrence. These include avoiding perfumed vaginal products, using mild soap (not deodorant or antibacterial) in the vaginal area, avoiding douching, using condoms, wearing thong underwear only occasionally rather than daily, and making sure that if you have any anal sex play, you wash the finger, sex toy, or penis before it goes into your vagina.
Why should the full coures of antibiotics be complted?
Because if the infection isn't killed off completely it will return.
Can medications be taken on a full stomach?
Some should be taken that way, some should be taken on an empty stomach. Follow the directions given by your doctor or pharmacist.
How can you determine whether an xray was taken on full inspiration?
On an x-ray that was properly taken at full inspiration, the diaphragm should appear at the level of the 6th rib anteriorly.
How can Sydenham's be prevented?
All cases of strep throat in children should be treated with a full 10 days of antibiotics (penicillin or erythromycin).
What would happen if you didn't finish a course of antibiotics?
If you stop taking your antibiotic before you complete the course any surviving bacteria developes an immunity to that antibiotic. You must then take a different, usually stronger antibiotic to kill the infection. Once that happens that particular antibiotic usually will not work for any bacterial infection you may get.
What behaviors contribute to the development of drug resistant pathogens?
Failure to take the full course of antibiotics prescribedTaking antibiotics for diseases that antibiotics can't treat (e.g. viral diseases)Disposing of antibiotics in the sewage system (sewage treatment plants can't destroy them so they are released into the environment)Excessive use of OTC antibiotic ointments (e.g. Neosporin)Excessive use of antibacterial cleaning agents
