Uncle Wu, 65 years old this year, was unfortunately attacked by a cold, and his condition was quite serious, which made him feel unwell, so he decided to save himself and found amoxicillin from the medicine box at home, hoping to dispel the haze of his body.
However, Uncle Wu's physical condition took a sharp turn for the worse. His face was flushed, his body was covered with rashes, his eyes were difficult to open due to facial swelling, and his body temperature soared.
Seeing this, the family panicked and immediately sent Uncle Wu to the hospital. After careful examination by the doctor, it was found that Uncle Wu's condition was triggered by penicillin allergy.
Fortunately, they sent Uncle Wu to the hospital in time, and after emergency rescue, his condition was quickly brought under control and the danger was saved.
However, in life, there are not a few people like Uncle Wu who self-take amoxicillin when they have a cold. They mistakenly believe that amoxicillin has anti-inflammatory and cold-curing properties, but in reality, this practice is extremely dangerous.
Medications should be used with caution, especially if they may trigger allergic reactions. We should use drugs scientifically and rationally under the guidance of doctors to protect our health.
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Of all the antibiotics, "amoxicillin" is the most commonly used
Among all antibiotics, amoxicillin is undoubtedly a bright star, which has won the favor of doctors and patients with its wide application and remarkable efficacy.
As a β-lactam antibiotic, it stands out among many antibiotics and has become one of the most commonly used drugs due to its unique chemical structure and antibacterial mechanism.
Amoxicillin is so popular thanks to its broad antimicrobial spectrum and highly effective bactericidal effect. It can effectively inhibit the growth of a variety of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including common pathogens such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, hemolytic streptococcus, staphylococcus, and Haemophilus influenzae.
This makes amoxicillin have a wide range of indications in clinical application, such as upper respiratory tract infection, lower respiratory tract infection, genitourinary tract infection, etc.
In addition, amoxicillin has lower side effects and is well tolerated. Compared with other antibiotics, amoxicillin causes relatively few adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal reactions and allergic reactions during use. This gives patients more peace of mind and reduces their psychological burden when receiving treatment.
It is worth mentioning that amoxicillin also has good pharmacokinetic properties. It is rapidly absorbed in the body, widely distributed, and can quickly reach effective concentrations to exert therapeutic effects.
At the same time, amoxicillin is metabolically stable in the body, excreted quickly, and is not easy to accumulate in the body, thereby reducing the risk of adverse drug reactions.
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"Amoxicillin" should be clearly recognized, it is only effective for 6 diseases, and it is not advisable to use and abuse it indiscriminately
Amoxicillin, a common antibiotic in our daily life, has significant therapeutic effects on a variety of diseases, but long-term abuse may bring a series of adverse consequences.
It has a higher risk of allergies than other antibiotics, and the consequences of an allergic reaction can be quite severe. More worryingly, amoxicillin abuse may also lead to the development of drug-resistant strains.
This means that by the time you really need it, it may be powerless. Therefore, we must be clear that amoxicillin should be used in strict accordance with the doctor's instructions and should never be abused at will. So, what diseases does amoxicillin mainly treat?
1. Genitourinary tract infection: amoxicillin has significant efficacy for genitourinary tract infections caused by pathogens such as Proteus mirabilis, Escherichia coli, and Enterococcus faecalis.
2. Respiratory tract infection: amoxicillin can effectively fight against pathogens such as Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Streptococcus hemolytics, and for upper respiratory tract infections such as sinusitis, otitis media, and pharyngitis.
3. Lower respiratory tract infection
: Haemophilus influenzae, staphylococcus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus haemolyticus, pneumonia caused by hemolytic streptococcus, acute bronchitis and other lower respiratory tract infections.
4. Gonorrhea: especially acute simple gonorrhea.
5. Skin and soft tissue infection: In the field of skin and soft tissue infection, amoxicillin can deal with skin and soft tissue infections caused by pathogens such as staphylococcus, hemolytic streptococcus, and Escherichia coli.
6. Peptic ulcer: It can not only be used to treat typhoid fever or other salmonella infections, but also can be used in combination with lansoprazole and clarithromycin to eradicate Helicobacter pylori, so as to effectively treat peptic ulcers.
However, the use of amoxicillin is not something to be done on a whim. It has strict indications and is recommended to be used under the guidance of a doctor. Before use, be sure to confirm whether you have a history of penicillin allergy, otherwise once anaphylactic shock occurs, the consequences will be unimaginable.