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Not usually, because there are antibiotics that work better. The Sulfas are usually used in the treatment of bladder infections.
However, if a patient is allergic to some antibiotics, then Triple Sulfa can be used to treat bronchitis. It is not the 'drug of choice' though.
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What is Sulsameth-Trimeth?
combination of two antibiotics used to treat a variety of bacterial infections
What are sulfa drugs?
One of the sulfonamides, the sulfa-related antibiotics which are used to treat bacterial and some fungal infections
Is antibiotics used to cure bronchitis?
is prescribed to treat a bacterial infection. Biaxin is an antibiotic, and yes is good for bronchitis. GOOD BYE ... We often prescribe Biaxin (the generic name is clarithromycin) for infections such as bronchitis, strep throat, pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections, or tonsillitis. Hope this helps! Dr. B.
What are sulfa antibiotics?
Sulfonamide drugs-- A group of antibacterial drugs used to treat infections of the lungs and skin, among other things.
Does hyzaar contain sulfa?
Hyzaar is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and to lower the risk of stroke. It is known to contain sulfa, which is the sulfonamide family of drugs.
Does Tamiflu tablets contain sulfa?
No, Tamiflu (oseltamivir) does not contain sulfa. It is a neuraminidase inhibitor used to treat and prevent influenza virus infections.
Does bacitracin zinc contain sulfur?
Bacitracin does have a sulfur molecule in its structure. If you are asking if bacitracin is a sulfa drug, then no, it is not a sulfa drug and can be used in patients with sulfa allergies for burns when silver sulfadiazene cannot be used.
Can sulfa drugs ease the pain of osteoarthritis?
No Sulfa drugs are sometime used to treat facets of osteoarthritis. The pain in osteo artritis is caused by the damage done to the joints as a result of cartilage loss.
What does claritromicina treat?
Clarithromycin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial ailments like strep throat, tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and skin infections. It is also used to treat serious AIDS related infections.
Is ferrous sulphate a sulfa drug?
No, ferrous sulphate is not a sulfa drug. Ferrous sulphate is an iron supplement that is used to treat or prevent iron deficiency anemia, while sulfa drugs are a class of antibiotics that contain sulfonamide compounds.
Do cranberries have sulfa?
cranberries do contain sulfa. Sulfa is used in anti-biotics. Cranberry juice contains sulfa which is also a drug used in the manufacture of anti-biotics
Does sulfameth work for strep throat infections?
It is sometimes a choice doctors will use to treat strep if drugs such as the Z Pak have not yielded results. Ideally you need to have a throat culture taken to determine whether it is a bacterial or viral infection. Antibiotics won't cure a viral sore throat; time will.
