The effect of antibiotics on birth control pills has been debated over the years. Most scientific studies looking at this question are small and poorly controlled, with conflicting results. Because the type and doses of both oral contraceptives...
Antibiotics treat bacterial infections by killing microorganisms and preventing them from reproducing. This provides the body with enough time to use its defenses and eliminate the invading bacteria. Doctors use different types of antibiotics when...
Antibiotics are derived naturally from molds and bacteria or are synthesized in a laboratory and are used to treat bacterial infections. As with other drugs taken during pregnancy, antibiotics may reach the fetus by crossing the placenta and can...
Cephalexin is the generic form of the antibiotic Keflex. Cephalexin is usually prescribed for upper respiratory, urinary tract, ear and skin infections. Most people don't experience many side effects from this drug; however, there are some. It's...
Penicillin was the first antibiotic developed by Alexander Fleming in the early part of the 20th century. It wasn't until Ernst Chain and Howard Florey made improvements to it that it became a world standard for killing disease-causing bacteria in...
A healthy human gut supports an abundance of micro-organisms that digest our food and synthesize vitamins. These micro-organisms have a symbiotic relationship with our bodies, mutually beneficial to both parties. Without vital colonies of...
Antibiotics are medications used for the treatment of bacterial infections such as bronchitis, ear infections, strep throat, pneumonia, gastrointestinal infections and skin infections. They are derived wholly or partially from bacteria or molds...
Amoxicillin is a broad spectrum antibiotic prescribed for the treatment of bacterial infections of the nose, ear, urinary tract and skin. Similar to other penicillinase antibiotics, amoxicillin exhibits bactericidal properties by inhibiting the...
Antibiotic drops or ointments may be used to prevent or treat bacterial infection in the eye. In newborns, erythromycin ointment is routinely administered to prevent eye infection from sexually transmitted diseases, such as gonnorrhea or...
Evolution occurs as a result of the application of the "survival of the fittest" concept. Changing the living conditions causes some individuals from a population to thrive and pass along their DNA, leading future generations to adapt to the...
Probiotics are healthy bacteria that are found in certain types of foods, and are also available in supplement form for over-the-counter purchase. While probiotics may have certain health benefits, they are helpful in preventing or minimizing side...
Antibiotics can save lives. However, they should only be used when a bacterial infection is documented or there is a high index of suspicion. The pressure antibiotics exert on bacteria comes with a price, including replacing beneficial bacteria...
Antibiotics are powerful medications prescribed for bacterial infections. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), after antibiotics came into use in the 1940s, deaths from bacterial diseases dropped dramatically. Because...
Antibiotics are commonly given to treat bacterial sinus infections. It's important to take your antibiotic exactly as prescribed by your physician for the recommended time. If you quit taking the antibiotic prematurely, even if you feel better,...
If you have a bacterial infection, one of the most commonly prescribed treatments is a round of antibiotics designed to attack the harmful bacteria and help eliminate your symptoms. While probiotics will not diminish how well your antibiotics...
Nystatin is an antifungal drug that is used to treat candida infections of the skin, mouth, vagina and the intestinal tract. It is available in dry powder, lozenge, tablet, suspension and ointment form. Nystatin is only available by prescription...
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, also known as MRSA, is a dangerous bacterial pathogen. This strain of bacteria, which is resistant to the antibiotic methicillin, may also be resistant to other antibiotics. Antibiotic resistance most...
Bactrim, also known as sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, is an antibacterial medication used to treat conditions such as urinary tract infections, ear infections, certain types of pneumonia and traveler's diarrhea. Bactrim is available in tablet...
Doryx (doxycycline hyclate) is a prescription tetracyclic antibiotic used to treat certain types of bacterial infections that may affect specific body regions, including the eyes, bladder or intestines. This medication is typically administered...
Amoxicillin is a medication in a class of drugs known as penicillin-like antibiotics. Amoxicillin is used to treat bacterial infections such as ear infections, bladder infections, pneumonia, gonorrhea, E. coli or salmonella infection, and may be...
Physicians may prescribe the United States brand-name antibiotic drug, Zithromax Z-Pak (azithromycin) for the treatment of bacterial infections such as pneumonia, sinusitis, bronchitis, tonsillitis, ear infections and other problems. Zithromax...
Sulfa antibiotics are anti-inflammatory drugs used for treating maladies such as Crohn's Disease, an inflammation of the colon and bowel which can cause severe pain and diarrhea, and lead to malnutrition. Sulfa antibiotics can cause a number of...
Prescription medications and over-the-counter dietary supplements don't always go well together. Many antibiotics and vitamin supplements produce unwanted side effects when taken on their own, but they also can cause side effects and interactions...
When you experience a serious case of inflammatory acne (such as acne cysts or nodules), one common course of treatment is antibiotics, such as erythromycin, clindamycin and tetracycline. Antibiotics are used to target and kill a type of bacteria...
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that quinolones are antimicrobial agents used to treat selected community-acquired and nosocomial infections. The quinolones, also referred to as fluoroquinolones, are broad-spectrum agents with...
Vancomycin is classified as an aminoglycoside antibiotic. This class of antibacterials is effective against many gram-positive organisms, according to Pearson Nurse's Drug Guide 2010. Vancomycin has the potential to be very toxic; it is used to...
Sulfonamides, or sulfa drugs, are used to treat various types of infections. Sulfa is a synthetic organic compound that inhibits bacterial growth. Some common sulfa antibiotics include sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) to treat urinary tract infections,...
Virtual Chembook Elmhurst College describes antibiotics as chemical substances from microorganisms, plants and animals that destroy other organisms. They add that 12 percent of prescriptions in the United States are for antibiotics. A nasal swab...
Probiotics are beneficial bacteria your body needs to digest food, absorb nutrients and keep your immune system strong. If you have a bacterial infection that requires antibiotics, it is safe to take them concurrently, as probiotics do not reduce...
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