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Antibiotics
Antibiotics (also called antibacterials) are drugs used to treat bacterial infections. They work by slowing down the growth of bacteria that cause contagious diseases. Antibiotics should not be misused as this may result in the emergence of antibacterial-resistant bacteria.
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What does the G stand for in penicillin G?
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penicillin G stands for the phrase gold standard, as in gold standard penicillin.
Can you use neosporin in the entry of the ear canal?
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It is safe to use neosporin in the entry of the ear canal, because the ear is lined with skin. Most MD's would rather you use an antibiotic. If you are a chronic q-tip user, you should lay off and let your natural ear wax build up to protect the inner ear and help drain water, that's what it's there for.
Recommended or not, it is safe to use neosporin. However, be careful not to put it too far into the ear.
What is the singular of the word antibiotics?
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This is the correct spelling well done!
Why do fungi produce antibiotics that inhibit bacterial growth?
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Fungi and bacteria are in direct competition with each other when it comes to decomposing dead matter. If a fungus would like to be the dominant decomposer; it will find a way to kill its neighbor bacteria.
How old was Alexander Fleming when he discovered penicillin?
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Fleming did not invent penicillin, he discovered it by accident when it ruined an experiment he was doing trying to culture bacteria. It took many others and the expediency of wartime emergency funding to invent the technologies needed to mass produce penicillin as a drug.
Many later antibiotics related to penicillin were later invented in labs, but penicillin is not anyone's invention as it is a natural substance made by a type of fungus.
Can you give a brand name of antibiotic eye drops?
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If you are suffering from Pink Eye symptoms, its better to visit a GOOD doctor and do not try to treat your self with antibiotic eye drops.
What is the half life of procaine penicillin?
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Type your answer here... what is penicillin half life
Will penicillin go bad if not refrigerated?
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All medications have an expiration date. Penicillin prescribed should have a dispose of date on the label. It is best to consult a doctor for a new prescription, and discard old medication.
Can you take Penicillin shot and also Amoxicillin at the same time?
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It is recommended a lab test to verify the appropriate antibiotic you are needing. This test is called an antibiogram.
Is there a drug interaction between Zyrtec and doxycycline?
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my daughter has sinus infection. she is taking Doryx for her face.
You have been on an antibiotic for strep for 4 day and still have extremely painful open sores in your throat and a very sore tongue is this normal?
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Maybe it is a bacterium species other than streptococcus which has infected you, or something else entirely such as Herpes virus or candidas (yeast) infection. Go get some tests and review treatment.
Can you take antibiotics that are out of date?
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As with most things, even medicine has got an expiry date.
This does not mean that it does not work or does not have an effect after the date.
Normally it just states that it is less effective after its expiry date.
Some medicine even decompose into slightly poisonous components after a while.
For antibiotics, the danger should be low, especially if it has been stored in a cold environment. Cold slows down decomposing, hence prolonging useful "lifetime".
These days I have even seen bottles of pure alcohol with an expiry date on them.
I surely didn't know alcohol decompose when its kept airtight, but I could be wrong of course :-) (Wouldn't keep it in direct sunlight though)
Personally I wouldn't mind using antibiotics that is past its use by date, but be sensible.
A few months shouldn't make a difference. A year, two, or more may just mean that you get very little if any effect from it at all.
If ever in doubt, consult a doctor or at least a pharmacist.
My views does not necessarily reflect the view of the pharmacy industry or the view of any doctors.
My views are logically based.
One can perfectly well eat dry cookies after their sell by date, the experience of eating such cookies may just not be as nice as that of eating a freshly baked one.
What does doxycycline hyc treat?
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Its used to treat a number of infections such as acene
Can you drink milk while taking doxycycline?
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Yes just it wont work as good for best results drink with a full glass of water
Does 500mg of doxycycline in one dose cure chlamydia?
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Depends on the clinical situation. For chlamydia without symptoms found on screening test, typically 100 mg twice daily for 7 days. For PID, treatment is longer and is combined with another medication. See your health care provider for information specific to your situation.
Is it okay to wear a tampon while taking doxycycline?
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Yes, you can wear a tampon while taking doxycycline, no matter the reason you're taking it. Even if you are being treated for chlamydia, wearing a tampon will not affect the treatment.
Describe the medicinal use of antibiotics for the treatment of bacterial infection?
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I read this in my IGCSE cambridge syllabus too for biology. My answer to that is that people with certain bacterial diseases are treated with antibiotics in which is a substance that kills the infectious bacteria once injected into the body without harming any living body cells. Penicillin for example, kills bacteria by stopping them from making their cell walls.
Can you take cetirizine while on antibiotics?
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There are no interactions between any antibiotics that I can think of and cetirizine however there are many types of antibiotics out there so something specific would give a better certainty to any answer you'll receive.
Can erythromycin help get rid of a bladder infection?
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It depends on the bacteria causing the infection. Most common use is strep or staph; but LGV can cause LGV urethra infection that is caused by - Chlamydia trachomatis (or) UTI - Mycoplasma hominis -
Erythromycin is an antibiotic approved to treat a wide range of infections caused by bacteria, such as streptococcal infections of the skin, ears, and sinuses, pneumococcal pneumonia, chlamydia, bronchitis; diphtheria; pneumonia; rheumatic fever;, certain venereal diseases, and other infections. UTI - Mycoplasma hominis -
Lymphogranuloma venereum: (LGV). An uncommon genital or anorectal (affecting the anus and/or rectum) or urethra infection that is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis.
Once LGV is diagnosed, it is usually treated with doxycycline 100 mg twice per day by mouth for 21 days. If this is not an option, for example, because of intolerance to the drug, erythromycin base 500 mg four times per day by mouth for 21 days can be used as an alternative.
A person who has been sexually exposed to a person with LGV should be examined for signs or symptoms of LGV, as well as for chlamydial infection of the urethra, since the LGV and urethral strains (types) of Chlamydia trachomatis can co-exist. If exposure occurred within 30 days of the onset of their partner's symptoms of LGV, the exposed person should be treated.
MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus) Infections - Drug-Induced Liver Disease - Strep Throat (Streptococcus bacteria) - Rheumatic Fever (streptococcal infection) - Whooping Cough (Bordetella pertussis) - Infectious Mononucleosis (strep A,mycoplasma, neisseria, and strep bacteria other than group A) - Pink Eye (Staphylococci and Streptococci) - diarrhea disease - Campylobacter
Erythromycin is an antibiotic approved to treat a wide range of infections caused by bacteria, such as streptococcal infections of the skin, ears, and sinuses, pneumococcal pneumonia, chlamydia, bronchitis; diphtheria; pneumonia; rheumatic fever; diarrhea disease - Campylobacter, certain venereal diseases, and other infections.
ORIGINAL USES (ON-LABEL): Various bacterial infections BRAND NAME- Ilosone
- GENERIC NAME Erythromycin - CHEMICAL CLASS - Macrolide derivative
THERAPEUTIC CLASS - Antibiotic (macrolide) oral, topical, intravenous, eye.
POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS Systemic: Irregular heart rate (ventricular arrhythmias, QT prolongation), headache, fever, seizures, rash, abdominal pain, cramping, nausea, oral yeast infection, vomiting, jaundice,
CAUTIONS: Do not use if you have pre-existing liver disease and use with caution if you have reduced liver function. - Do not use concomitantly with ergot derivatives, pimozide, astemizole, or cisapride.- May aggravate myasthenia gravis.
NEWLY DISCOVERED USES (OFF-LABEL)
Acne, chancroid, cholera, diarrhea due to Campylobacter, gingivitis, granuloma inguinale, impetigo, Lyme disease, lymphogranuloma venereum (AKA UTI), periodontitis.
FOOD INTERACTIONS: Avoid alcohol. The absorption of some erythromycin formulations are affected by food. Er. stearate should be taken at least two hours before or after a meal. Er. estolate, er. ethylsuccinate and erythromycin base may be taken without regard to meals.
How is rotavirus infection treated?
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The rotavirus infection is diagnosed by identifying the virus in the patient's stool. This is done using electron microscopy.
How long does it take for White Blood CellsTO RETURN TO normal after antibiotics are started?
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it depends on how bad the infection is.
Does penicillin cure athletes feet?
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Penicillin has no effect on the fungus that causes athletes foot. Penicillin itself is derived from a fungus. Penicillin is anti-bacterial, it affects bacteria. Penicillin may be used if the athletes foot is serious enough to cause a bacterial infection. Anti-bacterials can cause athletes foot and other fungal infections to worsen by killing the "good" bacteria we all have on our skin and in our bodies. Some of those bacteria feed on fungi.
