Antibiotics for sinusitis, such as amoxicillin, axetilcefuroxime or levofloxacin, may be recommended by the doctor in cases of acute or chronic bacterial sinusitis, as they help eliminate bacteria, relieving inflammation of the nasal sinuses. Bacterial sinusitis is inflammation of the nasal sinuses caused by bacteria, causing symptoms such as nasal congestion, green phlegm, fever, headache, […]
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Some antibiotics for bacterial pneumonia, such as amoxicillin+clavulanate, azithromycin, levofloxacin or vancomycin, may be recommended by the pulmonologist to eliminate the bacteria that cause pneumonia, relieving symptoms such as cough, high fever or difficulty breathing. These antibiotics are most often used orally, however, in some cases, especially in people with HIV, the elderly and children, […]
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Treatment for urinary tract infections usually involves the use of antibiotics prescribed by a doctor, such as ciprofloxacin or phosphomycin, to combat bacteria that are causing the infection. However, there are also some home remedies, such as cranberry juice, that can help treat the infection when it is still in its infancy or that can […]
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The use of some antibiotics, such as rifampicin and rifabutin, can reduce the effectiveness or cut the effect of hormonal contraceptives, such as pills or injections, by interfering with enzymes responsible for the metabolism of hormones or reducing their absorption and, therefore, can increase the risk of an unwanted pregnancy. Contraceptives are medicines that release […]
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Medicines for intestinal infections must be recommended by the doctor according to the intensity of the symptoms and the infectious agent responsible for the infection, and the use of probiotics may be recommended to balance the intestinal flora, or analgesics to alleviate symptoms. When symptoms are persistent and/or very intense, the doctor may recommend the […]
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