Staph Infection Antibiotics

I am 24 yo diagnosed with folliculitis, many boils on head ,one on eyelid got swollen enough enought to close it, even got swollen lymph nodes on jaw line, boils on buttocks also, started taking 3 tablet in a day augmentin625gm 4days ago, it stopped the pain and swelling almost 90 percent but still got a new small bump, mY question 1. Is what if the infection got resistant and 2.how long is required the taking of antibiotic or 3.if i have to change augmentin 4.is it ok to change Augmentin to other antibiotic, 5. Antibiotics that are most effective in it.. please reply soon and in detail.thank you ## You should take it as directed by your doctor and for as long as your doctor instructs you to do. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, non-allergic...

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What should you take for staph infection? What is SMZ/TMP DS 800-160 TAB(Teva)?Please help me out if you have any answers. Thanks! ## As to what is best used for it, well that is entirely up to your doctor, who will base it on the type of staph infection you have contracted. SMZ/TMP DS is Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, this is a generic version of Bactrim and several others, it is a combination med, consisting of these two different antibiotics, which are used to treat various types of infections, including respiratory, urinary tract, staph, and etc. SMX-TMP Additional Info Click Here ## for a staph infection i would sensativity test then use a narrow spectrum antibiotic such as fusidin rifampacin, clindamycin, vancomycin, teicoplanon, quintapristin and dalfopristin or linezolid. de...

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Yeah I've developed a staph infection and I got Bactrim DS for it I got 30 tablets but my doctor told me to use it for a week and then stop using it and the pharmacist messed up and put on there take one tablet a day and I think it's supposed to be take two tablets by mouth once a day. So I mean I don't have any more staph infections or anything but they come back quite regularly so because I've got hepatitis c. So I know now that next time I need to take two bactrim a day instead of one. But my question is do I take all 30 pills I mean I stopped taking it a week ago I did what he told me to do what I thought I was supposed to do but then I called his nurse up and she said that I should have taken all 30 that seems like a lot of antibiotics to be taken for a staph infect...

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I have a staff infection 2 or 3 a mo. sometimes I can make them pop and they go away but I whant to know is how the hell do I get that germ out of my body Im tierd of seeing the dr for It and no its not mersa or so IM told ## Hello, Jack! How are you? I'm very sorry about the problem that you're having. What do they look like? You said sometimes you can pop them, but you didn't provide many other details. What medications has your doctor had you try? Did your doctor actually culture it to verify that it's an infection? ## they r red hard and sore they have been cultured several times they tell me they r staph they give me antibiotics this time its doxycycline 2x a day usually they give me bacitracin 4x a day ## The FDA lists the typical side effects of Doxycycline as pos...

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I have been using Cefadroxil as treatment for a staph infection in my hip replacement joint for a year. Is this medication dangerous for my body? Previously, I've had a 6-week course of Cefazolin administered through a PICC line. I am trying to understand the potential dangers this could pose to my health. ## The risks caused by the infection are far greater than any risk associated with the antibiotics used to combat it, severe out of control infections can be deadly. It would be best to take it as prescribed by your doctor. Ref: Antibiotic Information Are you on any other medications? Has there been any improvement of your infection?

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I just had jaw surgery and developed staph infection (red blotchey acne like white heads) on my chin. I've had this before and taken Bactrim for it in the past. However I've been prescribed 1 pill twice a day for a week. I'm half way through my prescription and I don't see any improvement. Any suggestions? Will it work eventually? ## Hello, Simone! How are you? Has there been any improvement, yet? The general rule with antibiotics is that if they are working, you shouldn't see any worsening after being on them for a full 24 hours and you should start to see improvement after taking them for a full 3 days. If there is no improvement after that time, then you should consult your doctor. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nau...

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MSRA PLEASE LIST ANY RECOMMENDED ANTIBIOTICS / MEDS RECOMMENDED FOR THE STAPH INFECTION ## My Dr. rx for my mrsa : sulfamethoxazole TMP ds tab.. ## Yes, the most commonly used on is the one Carrie has listed, it is a generic for Bactrim. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, non-allergic skin rash, and joint/muscle aches. If someone does not respond to it, or is allergic to it, others can be used, but this is generally the first and best option. How are you doing, now? Has there been any improvement?

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Hey i had a small boil on my back that we thought was a spider bite 2 days later it started swelling and 2 more days after that we put a warm compress on it and it started draing on its own now im on a antibiotic but it just keeps draining is it working or not only beenon antibiotics for 2 days ## You should still finish the full course of the antibiotic, as prescribed. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Has there been any change, yet?

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My doctor told me that Cipro or Bactim are very good for treating UTIs caused by E-Coli, but that Nitrofurantoin Mono_MCR is better than the other two for treating UTIs caused by staph infection. Can you tell me any more about this. ## Hello, Ed! How are you? What else do you want to know about it? It is as simple as your doctor stated, different antibiotics are sometimes better at treating different things. It doesn't mean that the others can't be used, if necessary or if someone is allergic to the preferred choices, but it may take longer and be more difficult to eradicate the infection. They may all cause common side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. ## Yes Ed, those are good. I found for just E. coli the microdanton works best, for me. ...

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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 had an open sore on my left big toe, and I went swimming in a personal friends lagoon on their resort. A staph infection got into the sore and quickly spread throughout my left leg. The leg swelled to three times its normal size, and I spent three weeks in a hospital, where they bombarded it with antibiotics. That procedure was working, but the antibiotics had trace effects of blood thinner qualities. I am a heart patient that has had nine heart procedures, including a quadruple bypass. I cannot take ANY TYPE OF BLOOD THINNER without hemorrhaging. The antibiotics with thinners in them caught up with me, and I spent several trips to the hospital, severely hemorrhaging from the nose and mouth. I had to stop the antibiotics, and now the infection is starting to spread in my leg again. My...

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I'm taking doxycycline 100mg (2/day for 10 days) to prevent infection from a sting ray encounter in SW Florida's gulf waters. Potential bacterium: Staph', Strep', Vibrio. I've read that recovery from this type of injury is long, slow, and often with set backs. I thought it was looking better after first 5 days, but then the ankle (site of puncture) has gotten more swollen & a bit warm. Ultrasound revealed NO barb. Only drainage was clear and just in first 2 days. Tomorrow is 10th day of antibiotic. Should I start another round or wait & see? I have 2 prosthetic hips - so I need to be careful of infection. Orthopedic doc says to culture drainage, if any happens, and adjust antibiotic to those results. ## Yes, they can be taken that way, if your doctor deems it...

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I have this drug, but I don't know what it was for. What type of infection is this good for? ## Sulfamethoxazole is commonly used to treat urinary tract infections. In addition can be used as an alternative to amoxicillin-based antibiotics to treat sinusitis. It can also be used to treat toxoplasmosis. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## mrsa ## Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterium responsible for several difficult-to-treat infections in humans. It may also be referred to as multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or oxacillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (ORSA). MRSA is by definition any strain of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria that is resistant to a large gro...

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I have staph infection for 3 weeks and they told me I have mercy and they put me on antibiotics 2 days ago on Tuesday and I started it Wednesday night how long does it take for the infection to make it where it's not infected because I'm going to see my daughter SaturdayI have ## Chelsea, I'm afraid MERSA is an extreamly difficult infection to treat and often takes weeks to clear up.Everyone is different but you probably won't feel considerably well for at least 5-7 days after your first dose. Make sure you complete all medications as directed by your doctor. Best wishes Kenie ## Yes, when it comes to MRSA, there is no way to give a definitive answer, it all depends on whether or not the infection responds to the antibiotic, and how severe the infection is overall. The F...

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I take Harvoni and have a staph infection on my neck, what can I take that won't interfere with my hep c treatment? ## A staph infection is very serious and requires a prescription for antibiotics. the area must be cleaned frequently, cover only if draining. you may use a small amount of antibiotic ointment. The area must be clean and dry.Occasionally they heal on their own with good care, but most frequently need the antibiotics. See your doc. ## Hi Teresa, Apart from what Karen had mentioned (which is good advice by the way), I'd encourage you to ask your doctor about using tea tree oil (melaleuca) as well as black seed oil (nigella sativa) for Staphylococcus aureus if you haven't already sought out a form of treatment. I'm not aware of any drug interactions, but both ...

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white oval pill 5898 ## I was prescribed this pill for a staph infection. It is supposed to be stronger than normal antibiotics for staph and also work on those staph infections that are the drug resistance ones. The pill is actually called cotrimoxazole ds--po tab. I'm assuming the PO meanby mouth then tablet. Thru searches I have found this to also be called Cotrim Oral and Bactrim as well. It states that there are alot of medications you can't be on to take this medication. I didn't take all of it, so I didn't real ly suffer any side effects. I did however see that it states it can make you dizzy and you should avoid prolonged or excessive exposure to direct and/or artificial sunlight and that you should take this medication with plenty of water. ## This pill is a com...

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Taking doxycycline for a staph infection on surgical site. Day 2, no change. When should I see results? How long before it works? ## Hello, Kay! How are you? The general rule for antibiotics is that if the are working, you should not see any worsening after taking them for a full 24 hours, and you should start to see improvement after taking them for a full 3 days, according to general NIH reports. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Has there been any change, yet?

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cepodem in resistant infections ## use of cepodem in resistant staphylococcal infections ## Cepodem contains the active ingredient Cefpodoxime. This is an antibiotic used to treat many types of infections. It is used in Staph infections, because it appears to be more active against them than most other antibiotics. This means it is a great resource to use when the infections are severe or aren't responding to other treatments. ## Cepodem use details

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ANTIBIOTIC? ## what is it ## This is a combination of two antibiotics to treat infections. Here's the monograph: ## Is it ok to take Zyrtec with ic sulfamethoxazole-tmp? ## can I take this with blood pressure m.? ## ok so my doctor said i have a staph infection ON MY FACE!!!! does this really help????

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Hi. I Recently started taking bactrim for a staph infection the infection is clearing but I'm experiencing severe side pain and muscle cramping also loss of appetite and I feel hot should I worry? ## Hello, Melanie! How are you? Aches, pains, muscle cramps, nausea, diarrhea, fever and other issues can all be side effects of most antibiotics, according to the FDA. However, given the severe pain in your side, it would be best to consult your doctor to be sure there isn't something else going on. Is there anything else I can help with?

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