Question 1

how long does it take for antibiotics to leave your system?

Accepted Answer

: That differs for different antibiotics. For some it's only hours, that's why you need to take them several times a day. For others it can be days. It also matters if the doses are oral or intravenous. Talk to your pharmacist if you want to know about a specific one you have been taking.

Question 2

does the immune system get weaker when we take antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

No: Antibiotics do not alter immune functioning.

Question 3

when you take antibiotics does your immune system not produce those memory t cells to combat that specific bacteria in the future? or does the antibiotic kill it to too fast/or does not recognize it for not "battling" it by itself?

Accepted Answer

: Far too complex to fully explain here.  You can learn more at Mayo Clinic or Cleveland Clinic sites.  In brief: antibiotics do not impede the immune system's response to any infections, but provides supportive effects by suppressing or killing susceptible bacteria. This enhances efficiency and successful outcomes.

Question 4

hi. i had a splenectomy 4 years ago, and have no immune system.. take antibiotics regularly for various infections.. is it safe to have the covid vaccination? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: "The currently FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccines are not live vaccines and therefore can be safely administered to immunocompromised people."  "we would recommend patients with asplenia to be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccinations,"
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/covid-19-vaccines-us.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8217775/

Question 5

what happens if you take antibiotics longer than directed?

Accepted Answer

Resistance: The question is, why are you taking the antibiotic longer than prescribed?  If you continue to take the medication longer than normal, you increase the chance that you will become antibiotic resistant to that particular medication.  Therefore, a different, antibiotic may be necessary.  You want to avoid doing this, as it may ultimately decrease your body's ability to fight infection. Keep smiling.

Question 6

i have had a uri which turned into a sinus infection and bronchitis for about 3-4 weeks. doctor is saying because the symptoms have gone on so long i should go ahead and take antibiotics. should i take the antibiotics or hold off a bit longer?

Accepted Answer

: Take your antibiotics in the way your Doctor is recommending. The entire upper respiratory tract is connected and lined with cells that produce mucus. If you have sinusitis, you probably have mucus accumulation in the paranasal sinuses, allowing bacteriae and inflammation to continue.

Question 7

can take antibiotic norflox tz when have fatty liver?

Accepted Answer

Sure: The drug is not well absorbed overall but useful for urine infections.

Question 8

is it safe to take antibiotic norflox tz when have fatty liver?

Accepted Answer

Should be: Norfloxacin is generally safe in patients with liver disease of all causes, including fatty liver, however i would discuss with your prescribing doctor if you notice any side effects or symptoms from this medication as all medicines have slightly different effects in different people.

Question 9

how long does it take antibiotics to cure a uti?

Accepted Answer

Thanks for asking!: If truly a simple, uncomplicated UTI (females)and have been placed on the appropriate antibiotic, 1-3 days of antibiotic will usually kill the bacteria though symptoms due to the inflammation may take longer. In men, 5-7 days of treatment more routine.

Question 10

how long does it take antibiotics to show improvement for staph?

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Depends...: It depends on the antibiotics and the extent of the infection as well as sensitivity of the staph to the antibiotics. Antibiotic-resistant staph, such as mrsa, are also common.

But usually there should be a visible improvement in most cases of staph aureus skin infections after 1 to 2 days.

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When you take antibiotics does your immune system not produce those memory t cells to combat that specific bacteria in the future? or does the antibiotic kill it to too fast/or does not recognize it for not "battling" it by itself?

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Hi. i had a splenectomy 4 years ago, and have no immune system.. take antibiotics regularly for various infections.. is it safe to have the covid vaccination? thank you?

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What happens if you take antibiotics longer than directed?

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I have had a uri which turned into a sinus infection and bronchitis for about 3-4 weeks. doctor is saying because the symptoms have gone on so long i should go ahead and take antibiotics. should i take the antibiotics or hold off a bit longer?

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Can take antibiotic norflox tz when have fatty liver?

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Is it safe to take antibiotic norflox tz when have fatty liver?

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How long does it take antibiotics to cure a uti?

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