Faced with the problem of rhinitis, or, as it is popularly called, a runny nose, many do not suspect that the disease is serious and requires treatment. The reason is that a runny nose most often passes very quickly. It is enough to use widespread nasal sprays and drops. However, this is not always the case.
Sinusitis - a complication of classic rhinitis
In some cases, a common cold is complicated by inflammation of the sinuses. This happens due to the accumulation of mucus in them, as well as the entry of microbes and bacteria. As a result, suppuration of mucus occurs and, as a result, the formation of pus in the maxillary sinuses.
After a certain period of time, characteristic symptoms of sinusitis appear: weakness, loss of working capacity, fever, throbbing pain in the head and in the temples. Sinusitis is a fairly complex disease that requires serious treatment, up to surgery. Untimely started therapy threatens with serious complications: blood poisoning, the development of meningitis, decreased visual acuity. And today we’ll talk about which pills for sinusitis exist.
An integrated approach to the treatment of sinusitis
Since sinusitis is a complex disease, accompanied by a whole bunch of symptoms, the approach to its treatment should also be comprehensive, taking into account the elimination of all manifestations of the disease. How to treat sinusitis, tablets of which groups can be used?
First of all, it is necessary to remove the swelling of the nasal mucosa. It is the edema of the mucous membrane that prevents the regular removal of purulent accumulations to the outside. The complex therapy of sinusitis includes various decongestants, such as Nazol, Oxymethazoline. It should be understood that these drugs are symptomatic, but not therapeutic, therefore their use leads to a complete recovery, provided that they are combined with other drugs.
Given that sinusitis is accompanied by severe headache and fever, doctors in the treatment of the disease strongly recommend non-narcotic analgesics, in particular Ibuprofen, Naproxen and Aspirin. When prescribing drugs, contraindications and restrictions on their use, including age-related ones, are mandatory.
Otolaryngologists are prescribed in the treatment of sinusitis and mucolytic drugs, which are quite effective. Mucolytics have the property of liquefying mucus in the maxillary sinuses, which contributes to an easier discharge of pus. The most effective tablets for sinusitis are Mukodin, Fluimucil and Guafenizin. However, mucolytic drugs are prohibited for patients under the age of 18 years.
But the main tool in the treatment of sinusitis of bacterial genesis, taking into account the severity of the disease, are antibiotics.
Antibiotics for the treatment of sinusitis
Antibiotics for sinusitis in tablets can only be selected by a doctor. Previously, the patient is prescribed an analysis of a smear of the contents of the maxillary sinuses, which is necessary to determine the nature of the pathogenic bacteria. Let's look at the most commonly prescribed antibiotics for sinusitis in tablets. The list of them is quite extensive.
Ceftriaxone
This drug is widely used in the treatment of sinusitis. The reason for its special relevance is the directed action on microorganisms parasitizing on the mucous membrane of the nasopharynx. The drug is able to disrupt the life cycle of bacteria, which excludes the possibility of their further reproduction.
These sinusitis tablets have several side effects, in particular nausea, vomiting, and stool disorder. An allergic reaction to the components of the drug in the form of a rash and itching is possible. In some cases, candidiasis may develop.
Augmentin
Another broad-spectrum antibiotic. Augmentin has a destructive effect on bacteria, disrupting the synthesis mode. This drug is used not only in the treatment of sinusitis, but also in the treatment of many other inflammatory diseases. Side effects of this tool may be a violation of the gastrointestinal tract.
Sumamed
A modern drug for the treatment of sinusitis, presented on the pharmaceutical market. In general, it is an excellent antibiotic for sinusitis. 3 tablets of the drug make up the full course of administration (one for three days). Taking medication is not recommended for severe kidney and liver diseases.
Macropen
The tool is also an effective antibiotic in the treatment of sinusitis. The advantage of this drug is that it is very capable of penetrating into the bloodstream, which means it begins to work almost immediately. These tablets for sinusitis can be prescribed to patients prone to allergic reactions. In acute forms of the disease, recovery occurs as soon as possible. There is a persistent remission in the treatment of chronic sinusitis.
Using Macropen will help avoid surgery. The main condition - the drug should be used from the first days of the disease.
"Flemoxin Solutab"
The drug differs from other antibiotics in that it practically does not affect the state of the gastrointestinal tract, but at the same time it effectively affects pathogens. Contraindications to taking the medicine are mainly age-related: the drug is not prescribed for older people.
Amoxiclav
Another drug that has a wide range of antibacterial effects, and therefore successfully used by doctors in the treatment of the disease, is Amoxiclav. It has a destructive effect on the bacterial wall, as a result of which it is destroyed and dies.
The drug is prescribed not only in the treatment of sinusitis. Effectively treated with Amoxiclav and otitis media, bronchitis, pneumonia, as well as other inflammatory diseases. But the remedy has a lot of side effects and is completely contraindicated in kidney diseases.
Avelox
The drug also has proven itself as an antibiotic for sinusitis. 3 tablets of the drug (take one per day) already greatly facilitate the condition. The full course is seven days.
Isofra - nasal antibiotic spray
In cases where it is difficult for the patient to take the tablet form, the doctor will prescribe an antibiotic in the form of a spray - Isofra. Apply the drug by injection into each nostril. In this case, the dosage is prescribed individually depending on the severity of the disease. The product is used no longer than 10 days.
The medicine has practically no contraindications. Do not use it only in cases where a preliminary analysis showed the inefficiency of using Isofra for treatment. The drug is also used in children, for this it is enough just to remove the dispenser and use the spray as well as drops in the nose.
Antivirals and sinusitis
Antibiotic treatment (the pills that are used for antibiotic therapy, we have already considered) is not the only way to combat the disease, because sinusitis can be not only bacterial in nature. Sinus inflammation caused by viruses requires the use of other drugs. These are various antiviral agents. At the same time, drugs have a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect, aimed specifically at the focus of inflammation. The edema associated with the disease subsides, and the discharge of pus from the paranasal sinuses is facilitated.
One such drug is Sinupret. This herbal remedy belongs to the group of secretolitics. Due to its property of diluting and removing mucus from the foci of inflammation, it is successfully used in the treatment of diseases of the nasopharynx and respiratory tract. Sinupret sinusitis tablets are an excellent remedy for both acute and chronic forms of the disease. The rather complex composition of the drug provides a multilateral effect on the focus of inflammation.
In addition to anti-inflammatory action, Sinupret also has a pronounced antibacterial effect, it is also an immunomodulator. Take the drug for two weeks. The advantage of treatment is that Sinupret is a herbal preparation.
The remedy does not have a wide range of contraindications. With caution, it is recommended to use it for hepatic pathologies, as well as against the background of alcohol consumption. Do not use Sinupret to treat children under two years of age, even if they have acute sinusitis.
Treatment (tablets, note, should be prescribed by a doctor) of this ailment cannot be started, since this very unpleasant disease can cause many complications.