Antibiotics

 Antibiotics

What are antibiotics?

 -Antibiotics are medicines that fight bacterial infections in people and animals. They work by killing the bacteria or by making it hard for the bacteria to grow and multiply.

Antibiotics can be taken in different ways:

Orally (by mouth). This could be pills, capsules, or liquids.

Topically. This might be a cream, spray, or ointment that you put on your skin. It could also be eye ointment, eye drops, or ear drops.

Through an injection or intravenously (I.V). This is usually for more serious infections.

What do antibiotics treat?

Antibiotics only treat certain bacterial infections, such as strep throat, urinary tract infections, and E. coli.

You may not need to take antibiotics for some bacterial infections. For example, you might not need them for many sinus infections or some ear infections. Taking antibiotics when they're not needed won't help you, and they can have side effects. Your health care provider can decide the best treatment for you when you're sick. Don't ask your provider to prescribe an antibiotic for you.

Do antibiotics treat viral infections?

  Antibiotics do not work on viral infections. For example, you shouldn't take antibiotics for Colds and runny noses, even if the mucus is thick, yellow, or green

Most sore throats

What are the side effects of antibiotics?

#The side effects of antibiotics range from minor to very severe. Some of the common side effects include

Rash

Nausea

Diarrhea

Yeast infections

More serious side effects can include

C. diff infections, which causes diarrhea that can lead to severe colon damage and sometimes even death

Severe and life-threatening allergic reactions

Antibiotic resistance infections