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Currently, antibiotics are used very commonly and are prepared in a variety of ways, including: injectable antibiotics and oral antibiotics. To ensure safety, do not arbitrarily use antibiotics but need to consult a doctor or pharmacist.1. What effect do antibiotics have?
Antibiotics kill and inhibit the growth of bacteria. Choosing the right drug depends on the causative agent.Antibiotics are mainly prepared from natural materials. However, there are many varieties of synthetic or semi-synthetic origin. Antibiotics are different for children and adults, and the cause or condition of each person is different. Therefore, the routes of taking antibiotics into the body are not the same.
Therefore, we should not arbitrarily use antibiotics but need to consult a doctor, pharmacist. In addition, before using the drug, it is necessary to carefully read the instructions for use before use. Absolutely follow the right dose of treatment prescribed by the doctor, take the right dose and at the right time.
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2. Difference between oral antibiotics and injectable antibiotics
These are the two most commonly used antibiotics today. Comparing these two types of antibiotics, we see some different characteristics as follows:The way the drug is introduced into the body:
With antibiotics in the form of tablets, capsules, enteric coated tablets, .. is oral antibiotics. The drug is taken into the stomach and absorption takes place in the intestines. Injectable antibiotics are antibiotics that come in liquid form and are given through a vein. Use case:
Injectable antibiotics are often used for severe infections, deep infection sites, and life-threatening cases. When the patient has symptoms of vomiting intolerance to drugs through the gastrointestinal tract. Oral antibiotics are used in people with mild illnesses who can tolerate oral medications. However, in cases of immunocompromised patients due to weakened defense mechanisms against infections, the treatment regimen should be to use injectable antibiotics. Cost:
Usually, injectable antibiotics are more expensive than oral antibiotics. Tablets, capsules, capsules,... can be easily found at drugstores nationwide.
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Complications, side effects:
Antibiotics used orally are less likely to have complications and side effects than intravenous antibiotics. Use of parenteral antibiotics can lead to infection or infusion-induced thrombophlebitis. With injectable antibiotics, it is best to go to medical facilities for further advice before using.
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