Alternative antibiotics include trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole...

Antibiotics powerful antibacterial substances used to treat infections caused by bacteria. They do not work against any infections caused by viruses. Viruses cause colds, flu and most coughs and sore throats. What is antibiotic resistance? When bacteria are repeatedly exposed to the same antibiotic, some bacteria can only change themselves. Some of the changes that shoots invulnerable to antibiotics or resistant. Resistant bacteria quickly develop when antibiotics are used too often or incorrectly. Resistant bacteria sometimes can strattera 40mg be treated with antibiotics to which bacteria were exposed and not yet stable. Antibiotics for tonsillitis (angina) Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils, causing a sore throat. Infection usually lasts for adenoid and throat. Tonsillitis can be caused or viruses or bacteria. In most cases of tonsillitis go by themselves. Tonsillitis caused by streptococcus group A results throat. Strep throat (bacterial throat) treated with antibiotics penicillin VK

still the choice for strep throat in the United States. Amoxicillin is sometimes more appropriate for children because of its taste. Augmentin is often used to treat pharyngitis, streptococcal periodically. Cephalosporins should be considered first-line treatment if a person has a history of recent antibiotic use, recurrent infections throat, allergy to penicillin, and if the high failure rate of penicillin described in the community:

Cefadroxil (Duricef) Cefixime (Suprax) and cefdinir (Omnicef ) is approved by the FDA, as once daily treatment of strep throat l. Ceftriaxone (Rocephin), third generation cephalosporins broad spectrum of gram-negative activity of these cases honokokkovoy throat. Erythromycin is recommended as the first alternative in patients allergic to penicillin. Azithromycin has a higher cost, but has a slightly higher efficiency than erythromycin. Shorter courses and one day, the dosage to make it a good alternative for patients who are allergic to penicillin. Clindamycin (Cleocin) is recommended for people with different, repeated episodes of streptococcal group A pharyngitis confirmed by rapid antigen testing or culture. Antibiotics for Sinus Infection Sinus infection (sinusitis) occurs when the sinuses and nasal passages, infected or inflamed. Most sinus infections caused by virus. Antibiotics may be prescribed if the sinusitis can be caused by bacteria. Better to wait and take antibiotics only when they are needed. In many cases of acute sinusitis will end on their own. Amoxicillin is considered first-line therapy for adults and children. Alternative antibiotics include trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole (Bactria, Septra), doxycycline, Augmentin, tsefpodoksym (Vantin), cefdinir (Omnicef). Azithromycin, Clarithromycin (Biaxin) may be established for people who have beta-lactam allergy. For complex sinusitis your doctor may prescribe ceftriaxone (Rocephin), ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin or (Aveloks). Antibiotics for ear infections Ear infections (otitis media) is one of the most common diseases for children, affecting almost all children at some point. Type of ear infection that is usually painful and may require antibiotics is acute otitis media. Otitis media with effusion (OME) is an accumulation of fluid in the middle ear without signs and symptoms of acute infection (ear pain, pus, and fever). Otitis media with effusion more often than acute otitis media. This condition, in most cases is in itself, without antibiotics. - Amoxicillin is considered first-line antimicrobial agents for treatment of acute ear infection. Cephalosporins: Cefuroxime axetil (Ceftin), Cefdinir (Omnicef), IM Ceftriaxone (Rocephin). Macrolides: azithromycin, clarithromycin (Biaxin)

trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactria, Septra)

Important Note: Some ear infection safely find their own, without antibiotics. Antibiotics can help children improve faster, but there are drawbacks. Multiple use for treatment of acute ear infections in children increases the chances of future recurrent ear infections by 20%, according to Dutch researchers. References 1. Bezakova N, Damoiseaux RAMJ, Hoes AW et al. Loop to 3. 5 years after antibiotic treatment of acute otitis media in very young Dutch children: a review of stakeholders .. 2009; 339: b2525. 2. Pichichero ME. Acute otitis media: part II. Treatment in an era of increasing resistance to antibiotics .. April 15, 2000, 61 (8) :2410-6. 3. American Academy of Pediatrics Subcommittee on Management of acute otitis media. Diagnosis and treatment of acute otitis media .. 2004; 113:145165. 4. Wong DM, Blumberg DA, Lowe LG. Guidelines for the use of antibiotics in acute upper respiratory tract infections .. September 15, 2006, 74 (6) :956-66. 5. Bisno AL, Gerber MA, Huoltni JM Jr, Kaplan EL, Schwartz RH. Practice guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of streptococcal group A pharyngitis. (PDF) Clin infect Dis. July 15, 2002, 35 (2) :113-25

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