An inner ear disorder, also known as otitis media, refers to an infection that affects the inner ear. The University of Maryland Medical Center says that this typically occurs, at one time or another, in 75 percent of all children. Specific symptoms of an inner ear disorder include ear pain, difficulty hearing and a fever. Pulling at the ears, crying and difficulty sleeping are some signs of an inner ear disorder as well. Fortunately, common medications for an inner ear disorder exist to manage these symptoms.
Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin, commonly sold as Trimox or Amoxil, is an antibiotic medication that treats all sorts of bacterial infections. It treats bacterial infection of the ear, throat, nose and urinary tract. Amoxicillin also treats bronchitis, pneumonia and gonorrhea. Medline Plus, a publication of the National Institutes of Health, says that amoxicillin's less serious side effects include vomiting, diarrhea and stomach problems. Some of amoxicillin's serious side effects include yellowing of the skin or eyes, excessive tiredness, seizures, pale skin, a severe skin rash and easy bleeding or bruising. It is important to phone a doctor immediately when amoxicillin leads to these effects. Taking such medications as chloramphenicol and probenacid may require a decrease in amoxicillin's dose. Amoxicillin is a liquid, tablet or drop taken two to three times a day.
Azithromycin
Azithromycin, typically sold as Zithromax, refers to a macrolide antibiotic that eliminates bacteria within the body. Drugs.com says that azithromycin treats infections of the ear, skin, pneumonia, tonsillitis and strep throat. Drugs.com says that azithromycin's less serious effects include stomach pain, vaginal discharge or itching, ringing in the ears and constipation. Some of its serious side effects include watery or bloody diarrhea, a sore throat, a fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes and chest pain. It is important to phone a doctor when azithromycin leads to these effects. Suffering from a heart rhythm disorder, myasthenia gravis and liver or kidney disease may require a decrease in azithromycin's dose. This medication is a tablet or capsule taken daily or as prescribed.
Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime, commonly sold as Kefurox, Zinacef or Ceftin, refers to drugs that belong to the class of medicines known as cephalosporins. It also treats all sorts of bacterial infections. Cefuroxime's less serious side effects include a stuffy nose, a skin rash, drowsiness, a headache, joint pain or swelling and diarrhea. Some of cefuroxime's serious side effects include a fever, chills, bloody urine, yellowing of the skin or eyes and weight gain. It is important to notify a doctor when cefuroxime leads to these effects. Suffering from kidney or liver disease, diabetes and malnourishment may require a decrease in cefuroxime's dose. Cefuroxime is a liquid or tablet taken daily or as prescribed.
