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When are antibiotics appropriate for kids?
While Antibiotics have saved millions of lives since their introduction in the 1940s, overuse has rendered many of them are less effective in killing the bacteria that cause illness. While Antibiotics remain important tools in the fight against disease, it is essential to understand whether and whenever they are safe for Kids.
How do Antibiotics function?
Where, bacteria and viruses both cause diseases. Bacteria’s are living, one-celled organisms that are killed by Antibiotics by preventing their growth and reproduction. where on other hand Viruses, are not considered “alive” and grow and reproduce only after invading other living cells. Antibiotics are ineffective against some viruses, despite the fact that the body’s immune system can fight them.
Where, bacteria and viruses both cause diseases. Bacteria’s are living, one-celled organisms that are killed by Antibiotics by preventing their growth and reproduction. where on other hand Viruses, are not considered “alive” and grow and reproduce only after invading other living cells. Antibiotics are ineffective against some viruses, despite the fact that the body’s immune system can fight them.
How to Use Them ?
Consult your doctor if your Child is sick for more than a few days or if symptoms worsen. Antibiotics may be prescribed to your Child. If this is the case, carefully follow the instructions. Make certain that your Child receives the full prescribed amount of antibiotic each time and for the full prescribed duration. Antibiotics take time to work, so your Child may not improve for a few days after starting them. Antibiotics should never be saved.
Antibiotic Classifications
Different Antibiotics are effective against different types of bacteria. The following Antibiotics may be prescribed for Children:
1. Penicillins are Antibiotics (amoxicillin and penicillin G).
These are typically prescribed as first-line therapy for ear infections and bacterial sinus infections, and are administered twice daily for 10 days.
2. Inhibitors of beta-lactamase (amoxicillin-clavulanic acid or Augmentin).
These are typically used to treat more complicated ear infections, Children with a history of recurrent ear infections, more complicated sinus infections, and some forms of pneumonia. They are usually given twice a day for 10 days.
3. Cephalosporins are Antibiotics (cefdinir, ceftibuten, etc.).
These are also used to treat complicated ear infections, pneumonia, and Children who have a history of recurrent ear infections, as well as bacterial sinus infections.
4. Macrolides are a type of macromolecule (azithromycin and erythromycin).
These are typically prescribed for whooping cough and milder forms of pneumonia, and can be taken for shorter periods of time, such as three or five days. Sometimes a single dose is prescribed.
5. Sulfa medications (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole).