All about antibiotics in 7 minutes!
You find in this video and in this article:
- The definition of an antibiotic
- The different types of antibiotics
- How do antibiotics work?
- Les utilisations des antibiotiques
- What are the signs and symptoms of a bacterial infection
- What is an antibiogram for?
- Antibiotics in a viral infection
- Why are antibiotics not automatic?
- the main side effects of antibiotics and how to remedy it
- the recommendations to follow on the taking of antibiotics
Antibiotics are a class of drugs widely used to treat infections.
However, it should absolutely not be abused because they could lose their long -term effectiveness.
Antibiotics are substances produced naturally Or chemically in the laboratory.
They make it possible to fight against presence and the multiplication bacteria.
Substances bactericidal cause the elimination of bacteria.
Substances bacteriostatic make it possible to limit the multiplication of bacteria.
Bacteria are living microorganisms made up of a single cell (unicellular).
They are present within our body, they constitute in particular our intestinal, oral (mouth) and vaginal bacterial flora. They are also found in our environment (soil, water, plants, etc.).
Some of them can be pathogens, that is to say that they can cause infections under different conditions.
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Unlike viruses, they are autonomous. They can reproduce and develop on their own while the virus need to enter a cell called a cell host To be able to produce their proteins and multiply. Viruses use host cell equipment for their survival and development.
Antibiotics act only on bacteria. They cannot fight against viral infections (caused by viruses).
Nevertheless, these drugs can be prescribed in some people affected by viral infections such as the flu in prevention To avoid bacterial infection (a bacterial infection that adds to viral infection) which could further degrade the person's condition.
They are prescribed by the doctor when the person presents symptoms who reflect a infection bacterial (fever, fatigue, release of secretions, inflammation which hurts, abscesses, swollen and painful nodes, ...).
There blood test Also makes it possible to identify the presence of an infection, in particular by increasing the rate of white blood cells (immune cells which defend our organism against infections).
Analysis of secretions and urine, allows you to specifically search for bacterium which caused the infection. This research is useful for the doctor to prescribe an antibiotic adapted to the patient.
A antibiogram can be requested. It is a question of seeing which the most effective antibiotics are against the bacteria which can be bounded by the infection.
There are many classes of antibiotics. They are classified according to: their chemical formula, their mode of action and their ability to act on the different types of bacteria.
Beta-lactams (penicillin, amoxicillin, cephalosporin) are widely used to treat or prevent bronchi infections (bronchitis), nose, throat (angina), ears (otitis), teeth and gum (oral infections), but also to fight against urinary infections.
This antibiotic class can be used in case of pregnancy or breastfeeding.
The other classes of antibiotics are macrolides (azythromycin, ...), aminosides (genosides, ...), cyclins (doxycycline, ...) and quinolones (ciprofloxacin, ...).
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The main modes of action of antibiotics are to destroy the wall protector surrounding the bacteria or preventing reactions which are done inside the bacteria for its survival.
I draw your attention to the fact that antibiotics are not going to reduce the fever or the pain, on the moment.
To limit these symptoms you have to take a antipyretic (reduces fever) such as paracetamol and/or anti-inflammatory (ibuprofen) if the pain is related to inflammation. These drugs should be taken with the advice of your doctor or pharmacist.
Antibiotics just destroy pathogenic bacteria and prevent their multiplication.
It is very important to good follow there dosage (number of tablets or capsules to be taken according to the hours and during a determined number of days) even if the symptoms disappear before the end of treatment to destroy all bacteria managers of infection.
You should know that bacteria have the power to set up systems of resistance Faced with antibiotics.
This is why antibiotics are not automatic,
The more bacteria are in contact with these substances, the more risk there is ineffectiveness of these long -term molecules. The drugs to treat these different infections become very restricted.
The main side effects linked to the taking of antibiotics are diarrhea, allergy and nausea,
The diarrhea and the stomach aches that appear after taking antibiotics are due to the fact that these substances can also act on bacteria located at our intestinal flora by destabilizing it.
Ultra taking yeast, of yogurt or probiotics allows rebalance Intestinal bacterial flora, destabilized by taking antibiotics and reducing side effects (diarrhea, stomach aches).
In addition, it is recommended to take antibiotics with water, during meal And at the same time to limit these side effects and do not forget to take them.
It should not open capsules, nor crush Tablets to avoid changes in the antibiotic dose which must be ingested.
I encourage the fact that it is absolutely necessary not TO DO self -medication with antibiotics. If you ever want to take it it is imperative to request the advice of your doctor.
If you observe the slightest sign allergy (Red plates, itching, ...) following the taking of antibiotic, you must stop taking it and contact your doctor in an unit,
Finally, be aware that antibiotics also have a date of expiration, they should not consume them beyond this date.
Dr Noura Morashi (Doctor of Pharmacy, YouTuber Health, creator of the health well-being Pharmaquiz application),
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