Things you need to know about Antibiotics
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So the change in weather has triggered yet another bacterial infection. No
worries, antibiotics are here to your rescue! This most frequently
prescribed medication in allopathic medicine, antibiotics, either kill
bacteria or restrict their multiplication.
The first antibiotic, Penicillin, was discovered quite accidentally by
well-known scientist Sir Alexander Fleming in 1928. And today, after 80+
years, antibiotics, when used properly, can cure life-threatening diseases
like TB and milder ailments like fever (if caused by bacteria).
If you're popping an antibiotic, here are some strict dos and don'ts.
Follow them to the T to get well soon:
*Do as told*
It is imperative to take your antibiotic in the right doses, as prescribed
by your doctor. Some medications are required to be taken after food, while
some others are to be taken on an empty stomach. Do as told, for the
medication to work well.
*Store them right!*
It is important to store your medication at the right temperature, or the
composition might be affected.
*Do not take antibiotics for common cold*
There are many misconceptions surrounding antibiotics. One of the common
myths supports the use of antibiotics for viral conditions like common
cold, flu, sore throat; or even fungal infections like ringworm. If this is
done, treatment will backfire and worsen the ailment.
*Do not self-medicate*
Self-diagnosing and taking an antibiotic can be very risky. The cause of
the infection, dosage, side-effects, allergies etc. -- all need to be
factored -- before taking antibiotics. Among the varied kinds of
antibiotics available - each for a specific class of bacteria -- choosing
the right one is very crucial. Let the doctor do his/her work. Often,
information that you have may not be enough. So, consult your doctor.
*NEVER skip doses...*
Antibiotics have to be taken at regular intervals for the time period they
have been prescribed to effectively destroy the infection, and the bacteria
causing it. Worse, if you skip doses, the bacteria might develop resistance
to the drug. It also makes infections harder to treat in the future.
*Watch out!*
Many antibiotics have side-effects. So be alert! Some common side-effects
include:
- Stomach upset, very watery diarrhoea, abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- White patches on tongue
- Itching in the vaginal area or discharge
- Allergies like swelling of lips, face or tongue
- Hive formation
- Shortness of breath
- Fainting
Rush to your doctor in case you experience any of the above. It is always
good to discuss any allergies you might have with your doctor before he
prescribes any medication. A wrong antibiotic may end up doing more harm
than good.
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