What Is Drug Of Choice For Upper Respiratory Infection

Ciprofloxacn For Upper Respiratory Infection

Is Cipro an antibiotic given for an Upper Resp. Infection? I ## Hi Cheri, The answer to your question is "yes", Ciprofloxacin can be used to treat a number of infections including: Upper and Lower respiratory tract infections (although it is not recommended as a first-line antibiotic choice for either of them). I would actually consider discussing with your doctor and/or pharmacy whether or not they think you should be using some other antibiotic (depending on how severe the infection is). The reason being, is that if you don't use the most effective antibiotic for your infection, then the bacteria can build a resistance to what you may be using; possibly rendering the treatment useless in the end. So yeah, I think it really depends on how severe your infection really is. If...

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what kind of infection does apo-sulfatrim treat ?

can apo-sulfatrim ds 800/160 be used to treat a sore and infected throat ? ## The answer to your question is yes. Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim is a sulfonamide antibacterial combination that is used in the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections, including a variety of upper and lower respiratory tract infections. Whether or not this is the most ideal choice to fight the infection is beyond my research. You'd have to contact your doctor to see what option is best for you. You can view a detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you. ## Could I take this medication for a tooth infection like I would amoxicillin?

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Pink and Blue Capsule A44

How much of this should you take for a bronchial infection? ## This capsule contains Amoxicillin 250mg (NDC 65862-016). The usual adult dose for bronchitis or an upper respiratory tract infection is: - 250 to 500 mg orally 3 times a day for 7 to 10 days; alternatively, 500 to 875 mg orally twice a day may be administered Inactive Ingredients: - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - D&C Red No. 28 - FD&C Blue No. 1 - FD&C Red No. 40 - Gelatin - Magnesium Stearate - Titanium Dioxide - Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Ref: DailyMed ## Is the pink and blue pill A44 capsule good for tooth infection? ## "Amoxicillin is usually the first choice for tooth infection treatment. If your tooth infection is more serious, your dentist may prescribe a combination of amoxicillin and another drug called C...

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