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Cipro Ocular Anti Bacterial
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Could anti biotic gel cure cat bite infection?
Probably not: Infected cat bites generally need systemic antibiotic treatment and can be very serious. See a doctor now. ...Read more
Bacteria (Definition)
Are omnipresent single celled organisms which are the both the simplest form of life and the original form of life on earth. The are ...Read more
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Is shampoo an anti bacterial, anti septic and disinfectant?
Shampoo: No. It is to clean the hair. ...Read more
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Tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone) Ophthalmic Ointment given for eye rednes,swelling,oozing yellow,drynes-no bacterial infection found in skin scraping-why then give antibiotic?
Culture ?: Tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone) is a good treatment for severe redness caused by bacterial conjunctivitis, especially those caused by gram negative bacteria. If an eye scraping is done with culture and no bacteria are cultured, the irritation may be due to viral or allergic issues, that could be complicated by bacterial superinfection. Tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone) is a good 1st line, followed by specific therapy based on sensitivities ...Read more
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Does allergic conjunctivitis respond to the eye drops for bacterial conjunctivitis? And vice versa does bacterial respond to antihistamine drops?
Generally no. : If it is a bacterial infection, it should only respond to antibiotics much like allergic conjunctivitis should only respond to only allergy drop like antihistamine/and or mast cell stabilizer drop. However some infections can cause itchiness in which case an allergy drop is added in addition to an antibiotic drop. For further info/rx, feel free to consult me at healthtap.com/rebeccamammo CKKMCR ...Read more
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Which is a stronger antibiotic eye drop? Tobramycin eye drops or Cypro (Ciprofloxacin) eye drops?
Depends on the infec: Either one depends on what the infection is and what anabiotic it is sensitive to. ...Read more
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Which bacterial infections does sulfameth/trimethoprim treat?
Many: Sulfa/trimethoprim is active against many bacteria including gram negative bacilli like e. Coli, gram positive cocci like staphylococcus aureus including mrsa. It is also active against the protozoa toxoplasmosis and the fungus pneumocystis carinii. ...Read more
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How common is bacterial infection in anti tnf medication treatment?
Higher but still low: Anti-tumor necrosis factor drugs have emerged as important agents in the treatment of many chronic inflammatory diseases. One of the risks of anti-tnf therapy is the small but significant risk of serious opportunistic infection. These include increased risks of certain fungal, viral and bacterial infections, but not to all pathogens. The risk is still small and should be balanced with benefits. ...Read more
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Can the steroid in fml forte (fluorometholone) prevent viral infections?
No: It will reduce your ability to fight off the virus and make the infection worse. ...Read more
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Which antibiotic is stronger for severe bacterial vaginosis? Metronidazole or Clindamycin?
Equal: They are equally as effective in my clinical practice. Metronidazole is cheaper. ...Read more
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Will doxycycline treat bacterial infections of the eye?
Eye infection: Yes. A synthetic broad-spectrum antibiotic derived from tetracycline. Doxycycline is used for many different types of infections. In the eye it is often used to treat chlamydial infections and lyme's disease. ...Read more
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Do you use Cefazedone (first-generation cephaloporins) or Amikacin (Aminoglycosides antibiotic) for treating pelvic inflammatory disease?
Not usually: I'm not sure where you are, but in most of the world's countries these drugs are not recommended and would not be used to treat PID. They are of uncertain activity against gonorrhea and definitely will not treat chlamydia. Try to find an infectious diseases or STD expert to advise on treatment. Also see my reply to your other question. ...Read more
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Can mupirocin ointmentbe used for bacteria vaginosis / yeast infection?
No: It is used mainly for strep or staph skin infections and not effective against the usual bacterial cause of bacterial vaginosis (gardnerella), it also does not treat a yeast or fungal infection, only certain types of bacteria. ...Read more
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Does doxycycline help treat bacterial infections of the eye?
Possibly: If the organism causing the infection is susceptible to doxycycline, then yes, it would help treatment. ...Read more
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Allergic to many broad spectrum antibiotics, including penicillin, cephalosporins. Clindamycin, Bactrim, Cipro (ciprofloxacin) gave C Diff. What would work for Sinus?
Sinus Infection: It sounds like it may be safer not to use antibiotics. A steroid spray with a course of Prednisone may help. Even gentle saline spray may be useful. Talk to your doctor about your allergies and testing to confirm them. All the best. ...Read more
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Are intraprostatic antibiotic injections effective against chronic bacterial prostatitis if oral-antibiotics haven't worked?
Prostate abio shoots: Are intraprostatic antibiotic injections effective against chronic bacterial prostatitis if oral-antibiotics haven't worked? Never heard of that way to treat prostatitis. But may down there they do. I would think not. ...Read more
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Does Cipro (ciprofloxacin) treat deep sinus infections?
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) often works: Cipro (ciprofloxacin) covers many of the bacteria that cause sinusitis, even some of the more resistant types. It does not treat all bacterial sinusitis, viral colds, or nasal polyps. ...Read more
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Would swapping from clindamycin cream to an oral anti biotic for bacterial vaginosis disrupt the treatment?
No: Vaginosis can be treated either way, but during pregnancy vaginal antibiotics may not be a good idea. ...Read more
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Does Maxitrol (dexamethasone neomycin and polymyxin) cause dry eyes, and fatigue? Prescribed for blepharitis caused infection.
Not usually: Maxitrol (dexamethasone neomycin and polymyxin), (dexamethasone neomycin and polymyxin) in the normally prescribed pattern of dosage, can be an effective treatment for eye infection. It can assist with blepharitis but that requires hygiene of the lids more than an antibiotic. There is no chance that Maxitrol (dexamethasone neomycin and polymyxin) will cause eye dryness, unless you develop an allergy to it. Fatigue is almost certainly from another cause. ...Read more
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Have bacterial orchitis.Took doxy,& rocephin (ceftriaxone).No help. can't take floroqinones(joints)or bactrim(allergic)Any other meds?Not an std,or uti,was tested.
Here are some ...: Your condition needs to be reassessed by reviewing the onset, degree, duration, evolution, & progress of pain, swelling, response to Rx over time + physical exam + imaging studies to make sure the Dx was correct as bacterial orchitis, not testicular torsion?. So, seek professional reevaluation & confirmation before jumping further. Best wish ... ...Read more
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Does zithromax and ciprofloxacin cure bacterial vaginosis?
No: They may work but BV is due to anaerobic bacteria that are sensitive to specific antibiotics, Metronidazole or clindamycin. ...Read more
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