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General Health & Antibiotics
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Prescription antibiotic treatments for a range of bacterial infections.
Antibiotics are prescription medicines used to treat infections caused by bacteria. They work by either killing bacteria or preventing them from multiplying, allowing your immune system to clear the infection more effectively.
Antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections and do not work for illnesses caused by viruses, such as the common cold, influenza (flu), most sore throats, or COVID-19. Taking antibiotics when they are not needed can contribute to antibiotic resistance, making future bacterial infections more difficult to treat.
There are several different types of antibiotics, and each is designed to target specific bacteria or types of infection. Your prescriber will recommend the most appropriate antibiotic based on your symptoms, medical history, allergies, and the suspected source of the infection.
Antibiotics target bacteria in different ways depending on the type of medicine prescribed. Some antibiotics destroy the bacterial cell wall, causing the bacteria to die, while others interfere with the bacteria’s ability to produce proteins or reproduce, preventing the infection from spreading.
Once bacterial growth has been stopped or the bacteria have been eliminated, your body’s immune system can finish clearing the infection.
To achieve the best results, take your antibiotic exactly as directed at evenly spaced intervals where advised, and complete the entire course. Missing doses or stopping treatment early can allow bacteria to survive, increasing the likelihood of the infection returning and contributing to antibiotic resistance.
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