Antibiotics Articles A-Z
What is cephalexin used for? This eMedTV page explains that this prescription antibiotic can treat bacterial infections and prevent heart valve infections. It can also be a substitute for penicillin if a person is allergic to that particular drug.
What is Rocephin used for? As this eMedTV page discusses, Rocephin can substitute for penicillin, treat infections in newborns and children, and prevent infection during surgery. Off-label Rocephin uses include treating chancroid and epididymitis.
Zithromax is a type of antibiotic used for the treatment of various common infections. This eMedTV article describes Zithromax uses in detail and offers information on its dosing guidelines, effects, and possible side effects.
If you're taking Zithromax and pregnancy occurs, tell your doctor. This eMedTV page explains that Zithromax is a pregnancy Category B medicine, meaning that a pregnant woman may take it if its benefits outweigh the possible risks to her unborn child.
As this eMedTV article explains, for treating most types of infections, the Zithromax dosage is 250 mg or 500 mg once daily for three to five days. This page also discusses Zithromax dosing for children and for treating sexually transmitted diseases.
This eMedTV page explains how Zithromax drug interactions can change how your body metabolizes the drugs and alter the levels of some drugs in your blood. Nelfinavir and carbamazepine are among the drugs that can potentially interact with Zithromax.
As this eMedTV page explains, Zithromax uses include treating bacterial infections (such as ear and sinus infections) and sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea and chlamydia. Among the drug's off-label uses are treating acne and whooping cough.
Zithromax is a medicine that is commonly used for the treatment of bacterial infections. As this eMedTV segment explains, the antibiotic is also used for treating certain sexually transmitted diseases. Zitromax is a common misspelling of Zithromax.