2023-04-24 07:00:00
Written by Nahir Abdel Nabi
Monday, April 24, 2023 09:00 AM
Antibiotics treat many bacterial infections, but experts fear overprescribing them. According to HELTHY, antibiotics are a group of prescription medications used to treat a variety of infections caused by bacteria..
It is not effective against fungal infections or viral such as a cold or the flu. Other classes of medications are designed to treat those infections. Because allergies to certain antibiotics, such as penicillin and sulfa drugs, are common, it’s always best to know what subclass of antibiotics you’re being prescribed..
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, make sure you finish taking all of your prescribed antibiotics even if you start to feel better. This is very important to make sure the infection is completely gone. If you fail to finish the entire course of treatment, the infection may still be present, and your symptoms may return, after that. If the infection returns it is likely to be worse and more difficult to treat.
It’s also possible that the antibiotics your doctor originally prescribed may not work as well or at all because the bacteria have become resistant to the original drug..
Antibiotic resistance
Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is a widespread and growing problem. In fact, some antibiotics that were effective against some infections a few years ago are no longer useful..
Overuse of antibiotics contributes to bacterial resistance. Resistance occurs when bacteria develop the ability to continue growing, despite the presence of a particular antibiotic..
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated (CDC) That “up to 50 percent of the time, antibiotics are not prescribed optimally, often when they are not needed or with incorrect doses or duration.”.
General side effects
Although most people can successfully take antibiotics, possible side effects include::
Sun allergy
Stomach upset
-Diarrhea
– Fungal vaginitis
Metallic taste in the mouth
-Allergic to the drug, which leads to the appearance of a skin rash or hives
Severe, potentially life-threatening swelling due to drug sensitivity, called anaphylaxis
However, in more severe cases, some antibiotics may cause a very severe form of diarrhea. If this occurs, stop taking the antibiotic immediately and contact your doctor. A change of type may be necessary.
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