Staph Bacteria

I got a recalled hip for staph bacteria at the faucility ,my new hip is always swelled up and gets very warm the more I walk then it goes to my lower back, no pain ,just gets very warm ,sometimes I Will stand in the shower to cool it ,so I CAN lay down again, if it is a staph bacteria can my eye surgery be at risk ? jim

My brother contracted cellulitis while hospitalized for hernia surgery three months ago. He was recently prescribed Augmentin to take twice a day for thirty days. Is that an unusually long time to take an antibiotic? Are there increased risk factors from taking it that long? ## Hello, Paula! How is you brother doing? No, the risks remain the same as if he were taking it for 7 to 10 days, he runs the risk of developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. Its typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Sometimes, with a particularly bad infection, such as severe cellulitis, it is necessary to take a longer course of antibiotics and he should follow his doctor's instructions. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I was given lyrica to treat spinal stenosis back pain and sciatica nerve damage as a result of the medication I have had A re occuring staph infection that is antibiotic resistance. Along with burning in my feet as if I was walking on fire as a result of an increase in dosage my teeth rotting is well. As a result the financial toll and weekly doctor visits to the dermatologist and creams and medicines that had no real a fact add it up tremendously. Please notify me of anyone else having these issues thank you ## A medication wouldn't cause a staph infection, that is a bacterial infection. However, the dental issues do happen frequently with medications like this, because they can cause dry mouth as side effect. This allows bacteria to sit on the teeth far longer than it normally wou...

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staphylococcus infection ## From what I was able to gather Dicloxacillin (INN) is a narrow spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic of the penicillin class. It is used to treat infections caused by susceptible Gram-positive bacteria. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## can i use this medication for a tooth infection? ## I used a dirty instrument to clean out my ear, that evening I realized I had an infection. I believe it's an inner ear infection because my jaw hurts terribly when I chew (eat). What is the best antibiotic I can use for this problem? I have some Dicloxacilin 500 Mg, is it safe? Thanks ## can it b use for UTI ## can this be used to treat arthritis? ## rose this is an antibiotic and not fo...

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Teicoplanin

Teicoplanin is an antibiotic used in the prophylaxis and treatment of serious infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis. It is a semisynthetic glycopeptide antibiotic with a spectrum of activity similar to vancomycin. Its mechanism of action is to inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis.[2] Teicoplanin is marketed by Sanofi-Aventis under the trade name Targocid. Other trade names include Ticocin m...

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Teicoplanin is an antibiotic used in the prophylaxis and treatment of serious infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis. It is a semisynthetic glycopeptide antibiotic with a spectrum of activity similar to vancomycin. Its mechanism of action is to inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis.[2] Teicoplanin is marketed by Sanofi-Aventis under the trade name Targocid. Other trade names include Ticocin m...

does help with staph infection ## Hello, Elisabeth! How are you? Yes, this can be used to treat a staph infection, if your doctor has prescribed it for you. The FDA classifies this medication as an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of bacterial infections. Typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Cloxacillin

Cloxacillin is an antibiotic useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections.[1] This includes impetigo, cellulitis, pneumonia, septic arthritis, and otitis externa.[1] It is not effective for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).[2] It is used by mouth and by injection.[1] Side effects include nausea, diarrhea, and allergic reactions including anaphylaxis.[1] Clostridium difficile diarr...

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Cloxacillin is an antibiotic useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections.[1] This includes impetigo, cellulitis, pneumonia, septic arthritis, and otitis externa.[1] It is not effective for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).[2] It is used by mouth and by injection.[1] Side effects include nausea, diarrhea, and allergic reactions including anaphylaxis.[1] Clostridium difficile diarr...

Vancomycin Hydrochloride

Vancomycin is an antibiotic medication used to treat a number of bacterial infections.[6] It is recommended intravenously as a treatment for complicated skin infections, bloodstream infections, endocarditis, bone and joint infections, and meningitis caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.[7] Blood levels may be measured to determine the correct dose.[8] Vancomycin is also taken by mouth as a treatment for severe Clostridium diffic...

Vancomycin

Vancomycin is an antibiotic medication used to treat a number of bacterial infections.[6] It is recommended intravenously as a treatment for complicated skin infections, bloodstream infections, endocarditis, bone and joint infections, and meningitis caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.[7] Blood levels may be measured to determine the correct dose.[8] Vancomycin is also taken by mouth as a treatment for severe Clostridium diffic...

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Vancomycin is an antibiotic medication used to treat a number of bacterial infections.[6] It is recommended intravenously as a treatment for complicated skin infections, bloodstream infections, endocarditis, bone and joint infections, and meningitis caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.[7] Blood levels may be measured to determine the correct dose.[8] Vancomycin is also taken by mouth as a treatment for severe Clostridium diffic...

Vancomycin

Vancomycin is an antibiotic medication used to treat a number of bacterial infections.[6] It is recommended intravenously as a treatment for complicated skin infections, bloodstream infections, endocarditis, bone and joint infections, and meningitis caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.[7] Blood levels may be measured to determine the correct dose.[8] Vancomycin is also taken by mouth as a treatment for severe Clostridium diffic...

i have mersa and they perscribe sulfameth ds tabs to treat it.. why? and how do i stop getting frequent break outs of mersa? ## MRSA (pronounced mersa) stands for Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus, a type of bacteria that's resistant to a lot of common antibiotics. It does usually respond to sulfameth. If you have repeated infection, it's probably colonized your skin. You may be able to clear it by taking a bath with 1/2 cup bleach in a whole tub of warm (not hot) water for about 5 min, then rinsing off. Do that 1-2 times a week for about a month, and it should help. ## Bathing in bleach is NOT recommended and can actually be very dangerous! You should follow your doctor's instructions, using whatever medications they suggest you try. Not everyone responds to the same antib...

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Drug Index

Vancomycin is an antibiotic medication used to treat a number of bacterial infections.[6] It is recommended intravenously as a treatment for complicated skin infections, bloodstream infections, endocarditis, bone and joint infections, and meningitis caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.[7] Blood levels may be measured to determine the correct dose.[8] Vancomycin is also taken by mouth as a treatment for severe Clostridium diffic...

Linezolid

Linezolid is an antibiotic used for the treatment of infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria that are resistant to other antibiotics.[2][3] Linezolid is active against most Gram-positive bacteria that cause disease, including streptococci, vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE), and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).[2][4] The main uses are infections of the skin and pneumonia although it may be used for a va...

Tigecycline

Tigecycline, sold under the brand name Tygacil, is an tetracycline antibiotic medication for a number of bacterial infections.[2][5][6] It is a glycylcycline administered intravenously. It was developed in response to the growing rate of antibiotic resistant bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Acinetobacter baumannii, and E. coli.[5] As a tetracycline derivative antibiotic, its structural modifications has expanded its thera...

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Linezolid is an antibiotic used for the treatment of infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria that are resistant to other antibiotics.[2][3] Linezolid is active against most Gram-positive bacteria that cause disease, including streptococci, vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE), and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).[2][4] The main uses are infections of the skin and pneumonia although it may be used for a va...

Drug Index

Tigecycline, sold under the brand name Tygacil, is an tetracycline antibiotic medication for a number of bacterial infections.[2][5][6] It is a glycylcycline administered intravenously. It was developed in response to the growing rate of antibiotic resistant bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Acinetobacter baumannii, and E. coli.[5] As a tetracycline derivative antibiotic, its structural modifications has expanded its thera...

Dicloxacillin

Dicloxacillin is a narrow-spectrum β-lactam antibiotic of the penicillin class.[1] It is used to treat infections caused by susceptible (non-resistant) Gram-positive bacteria.[1] It is active against beta-lactamase-producing organisms such as Staphylococcus aureus, which would otherwise be resistant to most penicillins. Dicloxacillin is available under a variety of trade names including Diclocil (BMS).[2] It was patented in 1961 and approve...