Vantin is the trade name for the antibiotic cefpodoxime. It belongs to the class of antibiotics known as cephalosporins, which break down the cell wall of bacteria and kill them. Cefpodoxime and other cephalosporins are commonly used to treat...
Middle ear infection (or otitis media) can occur at any age, but it is most common in infancy. A Boston City Hospital study estimated that 60 percent of infants (0-12 months) have had at least one episode of middle ear infection. The diagnosis of...
The best treatment for a sinus infection depends on your age, health, the severity of the infection and other factors. If you suffer from a lingering or particularly severe bacterial sinus infection, your doctor will likely prescribe antibiotics....
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a group of medicines used to prevent and treat the damage caused by acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. They are used to inhibit the release of stomach acids, curtailing reflux and to repair...
Ear infections occur very often in infants and young children between the ages of three months and three years. Babies and toddlers prove vulnerable to ear infections because they have undeveloped immune systems and have horizontal Eustachian...
Infection of the inner ear, or acute otitis media, does not always require antibiotic therapy. Some people with symptoms such as ear pain, fever and a red eardrum may benefit from antibiotic therapy to speed resolution and prevent complications....
Alpha hemolytic streptococcus, or alpha strep, is a spherical bacteria that can cause breakdown of blood cells on growth-medium plates that contain blood-based gels to promote the growth of bacteria. Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common...
The most common medication to treat ear infections are penicillin-class drugs. Of these, amoxicillin, alone or in combination with clavulinic acid, is the most commonly prescribed drug. Patients may have a variety of reactions to amoxicillin and...
