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The treatment of virus infections is usually left up to the patient's own immune system, although it may be hard to accept when the doctor says the only cure is for 'nature to take its course'. The treatment of virus infections such as influenza will usually involve: * Drinking plenty of water. * Staying at home. People who go to work or school in this condition not only risk spreading the virus to their colleagues, but also run a higher risk of catching a bacterial infection. * Taking a painkiller such as paracetamol (eg Panadol) or ibuprofen (eg Nurofen) to bring your temperature down. * Preventive vaccines have been developed against most viral diseases. The vaccine gives the body some help in quickly and effectively fighting the virus but of course must be taken in advance of the infection. 80% of people who take annual vaccines find they avoid flu infection. An increasing number of antiviral remedies are being developed that prevent the virus multiplying and cause the illness to run its course more quickly. Unfortunately, these remedies can still only be used on very few viruses. Antibiotics have no effect upon viral infections such as colds or flu, and it is important that we limit antibiotic use only to bacterial infections that won't get better on their own. Over-use of antibiotics reduces their effectiveness by encouraging the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which is a serious and increasing problem globally.
What else can I help you with?
Does tamaflu contain pennicilan?
No, Tamiflu (oseltamivir) does not contain penicillin. It is an antiviral medication used to treat influenza infections caused by the influenza virus. Penicillin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
What is the purpose of amantadine?
Amantadine is used to treat a group of side effects, called parkinsonian side effects, that include tremors , difficulty walking, and slack muscle tone.
I know chemotherapy uses chemical to treat cancer but are the chemical they use a virus?
No. All chemotherapy drugs are small molecules. None of them use a virus. There are some experimental cancer treatments that use a virus or part of a virus, but those therapies are called "gene therapy" rather than "chemotherapy".
Does Tamiflu tablets contain sulfa?
No, Tamiflu (oseltamivir) does not contain sulfa. It is a neuraminidase inhibitor used to treat and prevent influenza virus infections.
Is influenza caused by bacteria?
No, influenza is caused by viruses, specifically the influenza virus. Influenza viruses can infect the respiratory tract and lead to symptoms such as fever, cough, and body aches. Antibiotics, which are used to treat bacterial infections, are not effective against the influenza virus.
Can antibiotics treat virus?
Antibiotics won't treat a virus.
What medicine do you need to treet a virus?
Antivirals are used to treat viruses.
What is Acyclovir?
Aciclovir is a medication used to treat the herpes virus infections. It also is used to treat chickenpox. It is not meant to cure these infections but to prevent a breakout of herpes or blisters.
Palivizumab is used to treat respiratory syncytial virus disease the antiviral drug is?
monoclonal-antibody
Is it excist medicaments of aids?
There are medications available to treat AIDS. Retroviral medications are used to fight the virus, and other medications are used to control symptoms or treat/prevent opportunistic infections.
Does tamaflu contain pennicilan?
No, Tamiflu (oseltamivir) does not contain penicillin. It is an antiviral medication used to treat influenza infections caused by the influenza virus. Penicillin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
If you were given Tamiflu as a precaution a month ago how long do you stay protected from the virus?
Tamiflu gives no protection from the virus. It is only used to treat the symptoms and make them less severe. The only protection from the virus is vaccination and that will only provide protection until the virus changes. It would have been given as a precaution to treat a possible infection the virus in the early stages, which is when Tamiflu is most effective.
Is doxycycle hyc 100 mg used to treat pneumonia?
No the flu is a virus. doxycycl hyc. is for infections of a bacteria nature. And is not a cure for the flu.
How is a HIV still in your body if you have been treated with medications?
Medications used to treat HIV infection are not focused on killing the virus. Viruses are very small and difficult to treat. HIV medications focus on inhibiting the virus' ability to replicate. Essentially they meds are geared at slowing down the progression of the infection, not eliminating the virus.
How long for amoxycillan to treat virus?
Amoxicillin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, not viruses. It will not be effective in treating viral infections like the common cold or flu. It's important to consult a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment of viral infections.
Why cant antibiotics be used to to treat hiv or aids?
Antibiotics are only effective against bacteria, not viruses, and HIV is a virus.
What is the use Albavir Medicine?
a drug that combines two antiretrovirals It is used to treat HIV infection (human immunodeficiency virus).
