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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Quite a few. One of the most common is fluconazole. Others include ketoconazole, itraconazole, clotrimazole, miconazole,...
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Antibiotics can slow an athletes performance down.
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Studies show that expired drugs may lose some of their potency over time, from as little as 5% or less to 50% or more (though...
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If your cat is needing antibiotics the vet will give you liquid Cephalexin. The usual dose is about 10mg/lbs. So just multiply...
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Options include extraction and root canal treatment, however antibiotics are sometimes necessary as it is often verry dificult to...
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I have no idea but I happened to have a clinic appointment right after I got this question in an email so I asked my doctor. She...
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The action of penicillin was first observed by Sir Alexander Flemming in 1928. It was developed as a practical antibiotic during...
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Penicillin G procaine is an antibiotic that is given by injection into a muscle. It is approved to treat bacterial infections in...
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Yes, this is OK, The pain medication will not interact with your antibiotic. Remember to take all of your amoxicillin even after...
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Penicillin is penicillin, regardless of to whom - or what - it's being administered. There's no special feline version. It's...
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This is essentially because bacterial cells and human cells are very different. Both bacterial and human cells use chemicals...
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It is usually OK to get a flu vaccine when using antibiotics; there is no drug interaction problem. However, if you are taking...
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Ampicillin was introduced in 1961. If you have the correct user name and password you can get access to an article about the...
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Pretty high. Antibiotics lower the effectivness of the pill. It doesn't matter what week of the pill pack you are on. You need...
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Usually nothing. With antibiotics, the expiration date relates to their potency. Old antibiotics simply don't work very well,...
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You can give any size dog penicillin. It would need 3 mL or 3 cc's.
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If your dog has a tick and gets sick, then you shouldn't self diagnose the problem. Take the poor animal to a vet and let a...
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It is most likely decay, but it could be something else. The only way to know is to see a dentist. The brown spot is most likey...
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The penicillin will fight the infection, the antihistamine will suppress an allergic reaction and slightly supress the immune...
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Yes.
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for starters, some people are allergic to it
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Many medications that are used for people are also used in animals. Dogs and cats get many diseases that are similar to those of...
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The common cold is a viral infection. Just like the flu and HIV. Antibiotics treat bacterial infections. They are useless against...
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Yes it can as well as the infection you are fighting off. Puts our whole bodies PH level out. Most women hate to be on...
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No, they are different medications -- vicodin is a narcotic pain killer and penicillin is an anti-biotic. An allergy to vicodin...
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Topamax (topiramate) is an anticonvulsant (antiseizure medication). This came from the Topamax (topiramate) web site: Can I take...
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the number of chiral center of tetracycline is 5 .. there are 5 chiral carbon1. The molecule in the box to the right is...
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Yes, I just got off the phone with the pharmacist about this. He said it is perfectly safe to take both at the same time.
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No if there was I'd be breaking out..I'm allergic to it.. so no!
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Swollen neck "glands" are usually not true glands, but lymph nodes, part of the bodies "filtration" system and immune system for...
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AnswerIt's possible, but the infection will most likely come back again. There is no telling when, but it will. A week, two...
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I would not wait to take an antibiotic for an abcess tooth! If you get the tooth pulled with the infection still in site...you...
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Yes antibiotics can interfere with the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. The break through bleeding can be from the pill...
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I am very sorry to hear about your beloved pet and I know it's not easy to see them ill. I've had to go through this several...
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It is usually OK to get a flu vaccine when using antibiotics; there is no drug interaction problem. However, if you are taking...
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I have never heard of an interaction between nicotine and amoxicillin. I believe it is OK. However, you should ask your...
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Antibiotics interfere with Birth Control pills so I would suggest you use a back up method like condoms. It doesn't matter how...
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What is the BEST ANTIBIOTIC?!?!?!?!? Antibiotics treat infection and its just a matter of what you can and can't take (if...
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Although it is sensible to avoid drinking alcohol when taking any medication; it is unlikely that drinking alcohol, in...
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Doxycycline is in the tetracycline family and is unrelated to penicillin. It is most likely fine for you to take. If you develop...
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I don't know about Prednisone, but antibiotics lowers the effectiveness of birth control pills. It is much easier to get...
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It can be treated with antibiotics, but it doesn't really solve the problem. The tooth will still need the treatment reccomended...
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The majority of all miscarriages occur in the first trimester because the embryo/fetus is not viable so you have no control over...
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Yes, that's OK. Remember to take all of your azithromycin even after you start feeling better. You want to kill all of the...
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Cipro, Septra worked for me
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This is OK to take. Solodyn has no known interactions with this antibiotic. Remember to take all of the azithromycin even after...
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I also take Warfarin and have taken amoxicillin before. Taking it can alter your INR so be sure to let the Warfarin clinic know....
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No, but penicillin or erythromycin should.
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drug tolerance
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Many infections are difficult to get rid of, because they are resistant or they can hide in your system. That is why doctors say...
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Yes, but if it doesn't get better in another two or three days, call your doctor and let them know.
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penicillin is not only for humans and is routinely used for many infections in many animals, including goats. Shipping fever...
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Amoxicillin inhibits Margeline bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to one or more of the Ocampo penicillin binding proteins...
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for all kinds of infection,stronger than penicillin
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You can check all known interactions of drugs yourself with the website http://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.php. Simply type...
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AnswerYes, you can get pregnant. Antibiotics can lower the effectiveness of the pill. And so can taking them at different times...
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In 1928, Sir Alexander Fleming observed that colonies of the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus could be destroyed by the mold...
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Pharmaceuticl suspensions are solid dipersion of insoluble or sparingly-soluble drugs, in aqueous or oily vehicles. They are...
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yes from the fish store
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To survive, of course! A variety of yeasts and bacteria present in soil secrete antibiotics -- they kill off susceptible species...
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yes however you should always ask a physician
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No, Influenza cannot be treated with antibiotics or other medications. Influenza is a virus, antibiotics only work well in...
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No- there has been no reliable studies to prove any link between cocaine and clindamycin with the exception of 3 women who had to...
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If your vet has not suggest to you that you give your dog penicillin then DON'T! Self medicating your dog without seeing a vet is...
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CHLORAMPHENICOL OR CHLOROMYCETIN
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Doxycycline HYC is used for daily treatment of Rosacia (red face) as an anti-inflamitory, Chylmedia, UTI, Lung Infections,...
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If you had a lot of diarrhoeas during the treatment, your birth control pill might not have been totally absorbed. This could...
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Antibiotics should not be taken after expiration because they lose their effectiveness. Less effective antibiotics may make the...
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This is a question you should be asking your Pediatrician. Too much of this drug and administered in the wrong way will cause...
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Alexander Fleming in 1928.
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Has your dog been vomiting while on doxycycline? It is a common side effect. My pug was being treated with doxy X 4 weeks for...
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Aqua-Doxy is generic doxycycline (originally manufactured for human use as Vibramycin). It is packaged & labeled for...
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This is just an educated guess but they are the similar because they both fight off germs. Antibiotics are used for cuts and...
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It sure can make you lethargic and tired. Probably fighting the infection but wonder how long it will take to completely...
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Amoxicillin is an antibiotic not a pain killer...the pain will subside when the infection starts to heal if that is all you are...
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AnswerTonsillitis is contagious at any stage. Tonsils are a filtering organ and some people (mostly children) may have to have...
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The prescription bottle will have an expiration date. Most medicine lasts well beyond the exp date. The exp date is there for a...
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U need four 500 mg tablets of azithromycin to clear all symptoms of chlamydia. All four capsules are taken consecutively as 1...
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You should be able to find it in the pharmacy section of a store or at a pharmacy itself. It would be with other products used...
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NONE! No injections should be given of anything to any kitten (or any other animal) unless you are a veterinarian or veterinary...
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doxycycline is an antibiotic, not a steriod.
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No. It is only if you ate the bone marrow, eyes, or brains/spinal column of an infected animal that you would very likely get CJD...
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Thalidomide is not an antibiotic. It's a sedative and antiemetic. It was commonly prescribed for "morning sickness" until it was...
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Yes. New recommendations are 250 mg IM for uncomplicated gonorrhea.
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yes you can
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No, advil contains ibuprofen as its active ingredient
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No. Athlete's foot is caused by a fungus. Triple Antibiotic (Neosporin) treats only bacteria, not fungus.
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Band aid waterproof or just normal. Just not the plastic ones but the mesh kind of one.
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If you are taking antibiotics while on the pill they become less effective. So the chances of becoming pregnant are greater. ...
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supposedly no..
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If you are suitable to take each individually... Then yes, it's absolutely fine to take them together.
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Alot of antibiotics CLEARLY say not to take with ANYTHING that changes heart rate but to be honest I've taken valium almost...
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Symbax
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