Since the discovery of penicillin, antibacterial drugs have firmly entered the lives of people, saving millions of lives. However, the bacteria did not completely recede. New strains that are resistant to certain drugs begin to appear, making their use not effective enough. In addition, side effects may not be too favorable. Therefore, before you start taking antibacterial drugs, you should know a few simple provisions about them, so that treatment will only give a positive result.
These drugs are used to combat diseases caused by bacteria and other simple microorganisms, but not viruses that they do not act on. In addition, with viral infections, taking antibiotics can affect the decrease in immunity, which will only contribute to the strengthening of the pathogenic effect of viruses.
In most cases, antibacterial drugs are not used for the prevention of diseases, since their effectiveness in this is quite low, while the likelihood of side effects is much higher. In addition to the fact that, as already mentioned, they affect the decrease in immunity, these drugs can have a negative effect on microorganisms that affect the normal intestinal microflora, which can lead to consequences such as, for example, dysbiosis.
Prescribe drugs should a specialist. Do not self-medicate, focusing on the reviews of friends. With similar symptoms, the disease can be caused by different types of bacteria, the sensitivity of which to drugs can differ among themselves. If the prescribed drug has already been used not so long ago for treatment, it is necessary to inform the doctor who can offer an alternative option.
After the medicine is prescribed, you should familiarize yourself with its instructions and correlate it with the doctor’s recommendations. If you have any questions, it is better to consult with a specialist again. Some of the drugs have a wide spectrum of action, for example, Amoxicillin, Azithromycin, Fluimitsil, etc.
If complications arise from a cold or bacterial infection, it is possible that antibacterial drugs will be prescribed to treat the common cold, which are usually released in the form of aerosols. This group of drugs has an anti-inflammatory effect and affects, in most cases, only on infected areas, fighting bacteria. Among them, it is worth noting Polydex, which, in addition to antimicrobial components, includes vasoconstrictive and anti-inflammatory substances. Due to the limited action of such drugs, they are possible to use even in pregnant and lactating mothers, well combating the complications of the common cold.
No less effective antibacterial drugs for angina, which is caused by bacteria. In this case, either medications in tablet form or intramuscular injections are prescribed , the effect of the latter is much faster. So, antibiotics such as “Cephalexin”, “Sumamed”, “Cefazemin” and others are quite popular due to their quick action and good tolerance.
If any allergic reactions to antibacterial drugs were previously observed, it is necessary to inform the doctor about this when prescribing treatment. Most often, the use of one drug is sufficient, in some cases, much less often, a combination of two to three drugs may be needed.
Be sure to check with a specialist for the multiplicity, dosage and time of taking the drug. It is also necessary to find out the interaction of the prescribed antibiotic with other medicines that must be taken at the same time. If during treatment new unpleasant symptoms appear (nausea, diarrhea, vomiting), the use of the drug should be stopped immediately and consult a doctor. In order for the effectiveness of the treatment to be high, it is necessary to strictly comply with all appointments without missing a dose.