Antibiotics Articles
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Doxycycline is an oral antibiotic commonly used for the treatment of bacterial infections. As this eMedTV article explains, the drug is also licensed to treat anthrax infections and acne, and can be used for the prevention of malaria.
Cephalexin is often prescribed to treat and prevent various bacterial infections. This page on the eMedTV Web site offers a detailed look at the drug, including tips on taking it, how it works, storage methods, possible side effects, and more.
Augmentin is a prescription antibiotic that is licensed to treat various types of infections. This eMedTV article discusses Augmentin uses in more detail, describes how the drug works, and explains what you should know before taking the antibiotic.
Keflex, which is available by prescription, is typically used to treat common bacterial infections. This eMedTV article also explains how the drug works, possible side effects, overdose symptoms, available strengths, and more.
Omnicef is an antibiotic commonly used to treat bacterial infections, such as tonsillitis or strep throat. This eMedTV segment explains what else the drug is used for, how it works to rid infections, possible side effects, and dosing information.
Tetracycline is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, acne, and Helicobacter pylori infections. This eMedTV page covers tetracycline effects, dosing guidelines, potential side effects, and what to tell your doctor before taking the drug.
Minocycline is an antibiotic commonly used to treat bacterial infections, anthrax infections, and acne. This eMedTV resource further discusses the drug, including its effects, general dosing guidelines, and potential side effects.
Rocephin is a prescription antibiotic that treats and prevents bacterial infections. This eMedTV page explores how Rocephin works, infections it is used to treat -- like meningitis, gonorrhea, and syphilis -- and how and when to take Rocephin.
Doxycycline side effects may include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and loss of appetite. This eMedTV Web page lists other possible side effects, including more serious but rare problems, such as liver damage, vision changes, or tongue swelling.
A few common cephalexin side effects include diarrhea, unexplained rash, and nausea. This part of the eMedTV Web site also describes serious side effects -- like itching, peeling of skin, and blood in stools -- and what to do if they occur.
Although other drugs are available, minocycline for acne is a common treatment option. As this eMedTV resource explains, this antibiotic usually responds better than the others and typically has few side effects.
This eMedTV page covers the effects of tetracycline for acne treatment, noting in particular that the antibiotic is licensed to treat moderate to severe acne -- but isn't recommended for other types of acne. This page also lists tetracycline dosages.
The most common Augmentin side effects seen in clinical trials included nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. This eMedTV resource also lists potentially serious side effects of the drug that require medical attention, such as thrush or severe diarrhea.
Common Omnicef side effects may include vomiting, headache, and yeast infection in women. This page of the eMedTV library lists other common side effects that can occur, including potentially serious symptoms, such as watery diarrhea, hives, or wheezing.
Headache, nausea, and vomiting are a few common side effects of Zithromax. This eMedTV resource also lists serious Zithromax side effects (such as wheezing or hives) and explains that you should stop taking Zithromax and call your doctor if they occur.
Most side effects of Keflex, like confusion, headache, and nausea, are minor and easily treated by a doctor. This eMedTV page also discusses rare Keflex side effects, serious side effects (such as hives and wheezing), and what to do should they occur.
