What Is Respiratory Infection

Is cipro or bactrim better for upper resp infection ## They are both broad spectrum antibiotics, so you should take the one your doctor has prescribed for you. The FDA lists the typical antibiotic side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Possibly have upper respitory infection. Spitting like crazy coughing to clear throat aching no fever.will Z PAC work ## Hello, Dusty Rose! How are you feeling? If you don't have a fever, it might not be an infection, they usually go hand in hand. Have you consulted your doctor? An infection needs to be confirmed, before you take an antibiotic.

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is Roxid drug of choice in respiratory tract infections? ## Roxid contains the active ingredient Roxithromycin and it is one of several antibiotics that may be used to treat this infection. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and non-allergic skin rash.It is an anti-inflammatory, that is normally used to treat conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatoid arthritis. It is rarely used any more, because it has shown evidence of being hepatoxic. Learn more: Are there any other questions?

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I was prescribed this medicine when I was diagnosed with an upper respiratory tract infection and a slight pneumonia. Will this help cure my condition? ## HI, Woody! Sorry that you're feeling ill. What medication were you prescribed? You didn't list it, nor did you post this in any particular medication forum. Can you please post back with more details? Thanks! ## can doxytet be used for respiratory tract infections?

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Is Ibilex 500mg (Cefalexin / Cephalexin) good for treating chest infections? If so, how long might it take before I feel any changes in my breathing? ## Can Ibilex 500 Noxicid caps and foxy Lin 100 be used together I have a hiatus hernia which is causing reflux hents the noxicid and have a respiratory infection and a stress rash on my back Nothing seems to be getting better are they counteracting with each other??? ## Cephalexin is a broad spectrum antibiotic that can be used to treat various types of infections, as deemed appropriate by your doctor, however, if it has not been prescribed for you, you should consult your doctor, before taking it, since it may not be appropriate to treat the type of infection that you have. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Cephalexin as possibly...

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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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Can omnacortil 10 mg be used for a lower respiratory tract infection along with amoxi-clav? ## It can, if your physician has told you to take it, it is often used to help alleviate such issues. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, weight gain, fluid retention, nervousness, and insomnia. Are you on any other medications?

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Hi - Have really been down and out since Memorial day weekend. Though it was the flu - chills, fever, headache and body aches!! I was in bed 4 days before I started feeling a little better. Tried to return to somewhat normal activites as a middle school teacher. Never felt even 50 % back to normal and fever returned, some chills, low energy, sore throat, hoarse voice and worst cough I have ever had. Went to Dr.(Kasier) said probably upper respiratoy infect. No better after another 2 to 3 days homebound resting, cough syrup, hydration. A x-ray yesterday of chest shows heart, lungs, all normal and put me on 250 mg of azithromycin (5 day dosage plan) . Fever still 102 when not taking 800 mg of ibuprofen 3 times a day. Never been this sick for so long. Help, thoughts, I AM OVER THIS!! ## Tu...

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Can flagyl be used for an upper respiratory infection? ## Hello, Jannette! How are you? Was it prescribed by your doctor to treat it? This generally isn't the preferred medication for such infections, because most of them are viral and self-limiting. However, in some cases, they may be bacterial and could require an antibiotic and/or a steroid, which may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, insomnia, nervousness and diarrhea, as reported by the FDA.

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Hi. I have sinusitis and my chest is making it hard for me to breath at times. I also have a stuffy nose, headache and red eyes. Is histal dc good for my condition? ## I had a respirtory infection and my doctor give me curam, I'm finshed taking it and and still have a cough and problems breathing when I lie doen or drink something cold, will histal work for this problem

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I would like to know if Zoxan 500 is used to treat blood infection. If so, for what level of infgection it is used. Mild, average or serious? ## Ciprofloxacin is reported to be the active ingredient in Zoxan. Ciprofloxacin is used to treat a number of infections including: infections of bones and joints, endocarditis, gastroenteritis, malignant otitis externa, respiratory tract infections, cellulitis, urinary tract infections, prostatitis, anthrax, chancroid, among others. The term "among others" is very vague, so I think it best to contact your doctor to confirm its use for blood infection. I personally couldn't find any info relating it to that treatment, but your local doctor or pharmacy should be able to clarify that for you.

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I feel like I might have an upper respiratory infection will these pills help with my two week congested chest? ## Hello, AuntBebe! How are you? Amoxicillin is a broad spectrum antibiotic, so it can treat many types of bacterial infections. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. However, it will only treat an infection, so you shouldn't take it, unless your doctor has confirmed that you have one and an antibiotic is necessary. Taking it inappropriately creates the risk of your developing antibiotic resistant bacteria, which is also true if you don't have enough to complete a full course of treatment. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Can I use any type of antibiotics to cure a chest infection

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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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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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I have some Ciprofloxacin hcl pills left, trying figure out what they treat. ## It's for cystitis/bladder infections. I just finished the dosage today. Atleast this is why I hav ciprofloxacin 500mg! Hope his helped. ## I was just reviewing a drug article on Ciprofloxacin stating it is in fact used to treat bacterial infections. Ciprofloxacin is limited to the treatment of proven bacterial infections such as: - Urinary tract infections - Acute uncomplicated cystitis in females - Chronic bacterial prostatitis - Lower respiratory tract infections - Acute sinusitis - Skin and skin structure infections - Bone and joint infections - Infectious diarrhea - Typhoid fever (enteric fever) You can view the complete drug article by clicking on the link below... Please post back if you have any o...

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can amox-clav 875 be used for staff infection on the skin? ## Information I was able to gather states that: "Amoxicillin is often the drug of choice for staph infections of the ear, throat and nose, says Rx List. Doctors also order amoxicillin for staph infections of the skin and skin structures, or for lower respiratory infections like bronchitis and pneumonia. For patients with skin infections from beta-lactamase-producing staph, doctors will often order amoxicillin/clavulanate." NOTE: Adults typically take 250 to 500 mg of amoxicillin three times a day, or 500 to 875 mg twice a day for 7 to 10 days, for staph infections of the skin. The above information is referenced from: I hope this helps! ## I was just prescribed exactly what you posted. 875mg 2x day of Amox-Clav for 10 d...

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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), also called human respiratory syncytial virus (hRSV) and human orthopneumovirus, is a common, contagious virus that causes infections of the respiratory tract. It is a negative-sense, single-stranded RNA virus, and its name is derived from the large cells known as syncytia that form when infected cells fuse.[2][3] RSV is the single most common cause of respiratory hospitalization in infants, and reinfection remains common in l...

What should the dosage of this med be. Adult female approx 130.lbs. ## The usual Adult dose for an Upper Respiratory Tract Infection is 250 to 500 mg orally every 6 hours for 7 to 10 days. Anatomically speaking, the upper respiratory tract does include the sinuses, so it would be safe to assume that this would be the correct dose for this type of infection. You can read more about this medication here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## Hi! Thanks for posting! What has your doctor advised? The usual dosage for something such as a sinus infection is 500mgs every 12 hours, but it can vary depending on the severity of the infection, so you should follow your doctor's instructions. ## Should your boyfriend be treated if I am taking Cephalexin? ## Should Keflex be taken away ...

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Will this medication treat cheast infections amok/k500mg ## Hi Patricia, Amoxicillin can be used to treat upper respiratory infections (which does encompass the chest area). The usual adult dose for upper respiratory tract infections 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. Learn More: Amoxicillin + Clavulanate Potassium Details I hope this helps!

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I've taken Elmiron since 2012. Honestly, I found that I had bacterial infections that were not found by a normal lab. I used PathOGenius, in Lubbock TX. Molecular testing is the only way to identify these Biofilms. If you have a toe fungus, a sore, a upper respiratory infection that just wont go away, get in touch with PathOGenius or Granger Labs. My urine was sent to them and it took around 3 weeks to get all results back. Believe me, I am so much better! I was house bound before. ## I'm interested in your case. I take Elmiron for IC and for the past month have had several test in my vaginal area as I know I have an infection. Even the physicians say upon looking it at the presentation it appears abnormal but all tests keep coming back normal. I'm tempted to just take some ...

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