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Amoxicillin is not effective for gastroenteritis. As such patient may vomit out the drug. Also most of the gastroenteritis cases are viral in origin. Antibiotics may give a feeling of false security to doctor and patient also. Mainstay of treatment for gastroenteritis is intravenous fluids. Specially lactated ringer with added potassium in it.
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Will amoxicillin work on staph infection?
Amoxicillin is not likely to be effective.
You are on amoxicillin and I think you have a UTI is that possible?
Yes. Amoxicillin is not terribly effective against typical causes of UTI.
What prevention methods are there for gastroenteritis?
There are few steps that can be taken to avoid gastroenteritis. Ensuring that food is well-cooked and unspoiled can prevent bacterial gastroenteritis, but may not be effective against viral gastroenteritis.
How is gastroenteritis treated in alternative medicine?
An infusion of meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria ) may be effective in reducing nausea and stomach acidity.
Is gastroenteritis a virus or a bacteria?
gastroenteritis is a virus
Dose amoxicillin cure parvo virus?
No, amoxicillin is effective only against Gram positive bacteria and has no effect on viruses at all. Incidentally, there is no cure for parvovirus - the dog must clear it on its own.
What are the four agents that are most effective against H. pylori?
Amoxicillin, clarithromycin (Biaxin), metronidazole (Flagyl) and tetracycline.
What is the result of laboratory test to gastroenteritis?
what is the lab result that found in gastroenteritis
Which bacteria does amoxicillin kill?
Amoxicillin is an antibiotic medication that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is a type of penicillin meaning it works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria. Amoxicillin is effective against many different types of bacteria including: Streptococcus pneumoniae Haemophilus influenzae Moraxella catarrhalis Staphylococcus aureus Escherichia coliAmoxicillin is also effective against some types of streptococcus bacteria including Streptococcus pyogenes and Streptococcus agalactiae. Other bacteria that can be killed by amoxicillin include Listeria monocytogenes Enterococcus faecalis and Proteus mirabilis.
What are the medical management of acute gastroenteritis?
what are medical management to the patient with acute gastroenteritis
What are the types of gastroenteritis?
There are two main types of gastroenteritis: viral gastroenteritis, which is often caused by viruses like norovirus or rotavirus, and bacterial gastroenteritis, which can be caused by bacteria such as Salmonella or E. coli. Both types can lead to symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain.
Is it a common side effect to have a missed period while using Amoxicillin?
No, it isn't supposed to make you miss a period. But if you are on the pill, Amoxicillin can make them less effective and you could have gotten pregnant. You should take a test or go see a doctor.
