Could An Ear Infection Kill You

I'm currently dealing with a tooth infection and unfortunately, I can't get an appointment with my dentist until Tuesday, and today is Friday. My wife has Cefdinir at home. Would that help reduce the swelling in my face? ## Hello, Witchdr! How are you feeling? I'm sorry about the dental infection. According to MedlinePlus, “Cefdinir is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as bronchitis, infections of the skin, ears, sinuses, throat, and tonsils. Cefdinir is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria.” [1] So while it can be used to treat oral infections, it may take several days to start having an effect and it may not reduce swelling immediately. To do that, it has to start eradicating the infecti...

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I have this medication that I dont remember what it was for but I have an infected tooth thats killing me and going into my ear, I have no insurance or funds what dosage would I take this at? I have just started I took one and Im thinking 3 times a day every 8 hours will this help? ## Gregory, Bactrim is not the most effective antibiotic for dental infections.Most hospitals offer a dental clinic based on ability to pay or charity care. I understand the challenges of being financially strapped but even taken as prescribed this class drug may not completely focus on the complex infections encountered in dental sensitive organisms. For other types of infections the usual dosage of this drug is two tablets taken twice daily for ten days or otherwise directed by your prescriber. I hope that ...

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IS IT A FORM of penicillin? Can it be used for sinus infections? ## Cephalexin is not a form of penicillin. I am allergic to penicillin, so I am given Cephalexin all the time. It can be used for a number of infections including sinus infections. Cephalexin is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics and is used to fight bacteria in the body. It works by interfering with the bacteria's cell wall formation, causing it to rupture, and killing the bacteria. Cephalexin is used to treat infections caused by bacteria, including upper respiratory infections, ear infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections. ## I have a penicillin alergy and was prescribed cephalexin. I broke out in a ash on my chest within a few hours of taking cephalexin. I waited a day and tried ...

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can bactrim be sued in treating tonsillitis. I was given a prescription at an urgent care clinic for tonsillitis but have only used this in the past for urinary tract infections. ## If the dr. believes that Streptococcus is the cause of your tonsillitis (one of the most comon) then yes. Streptococcus is a bactiria and bactrim is used to kill bactiria. ## Bactrim CAN be prescribed for Tonsillitis, also for Urinary Tract Infection, Otitis Media(Ear Infection) ie. bacterial conditions, but if your Tonsilitis is recurrent (3 or 4 times a year), you might consider seeing a OTOLAYRINCOLOGIST (Ear, nose, eye specialist). ## i belive i have tosillitis,swallon tonsils covered with puss pockets and sore throat painful to swallow,i have some ceftin will that help treat the tosillitis ## In referen...

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Can the prescription Nitrofurantoin be taken for the sympthoms of earache, sore throat, headache, and skin sore to the touch? I was also chilling twelve hours ago. ## Nitrofurantoin is used to treat urinary tract infections. Nitrofurantoin is in a class of medications called antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria that cause infection. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. That said, I think it would be best to diagnose the underlying causes of your sore skin, headache, sore throat, and ear ache. In my honest opinion, a naturopathic doctor would best suit your needs for all the above symptoms and conditions. Additionally, I do see some antibiotics being prescribed for ear aches; however Nitrofurantoin is primarily used for UTI's, so you may also want...

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I have a abscess tooth it's infected so I'm looking at my old prescriptions to find something to help my ear is also hurting dentist antibiotics or something to help don't want pain killers ## Hello, Kevon! How are you doing? I'm very sorry about the dental issue. If it is an infection, it will require an antibiotic, so you'll need to see your dentist. You can't just take any old leftover one that you already have, because if you don't have enough to complete a full course of treatment and eradicate the infection, you run the risk of developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. Additionally, whatever underlying problem has caused the infection will still be there, so the infection will just keep coming back. You need to have your dentist correct the problem. Is ...

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I was at a clinic yesterday so they gave me ciprofloxacin 250mg for healling Sri my discharge is yellowish in colour so is it good to use this medication? ## Cipro almost killed me, and I only took two 500 mg. It's toxic, it blinded me in just a few weeks, it attacked my joints, and my skin. I could go on and on about the burning in my hands and feet, the sore throat, the nightmares....don't ever take it if you Value quality of your life. ## I am from nigeria I took cipro n its really ruining me...heart beat changed..joint sound..boil on my neck...tooth ache..one week diarhea...ear pain...now I lost taste for food...tingling from neck to ear...I am so scared ## Yes, this is an antibiotic, so it can be sued to various types of bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side ...

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antibiotic ## Contrimoxazole is a common misspelling for what's known as "Co-trimoxazole". Active Ingredients: -Sulfamethoxazole -Trimethoprim Drug Class: Antibiotic / Sulfonamides Indications: Used to treat or prevent certain bacterial infections, including but not limited to: pneumonia, bronchitis, urinary tract, ears, G.I., etc. Brands: Bactrim, Sulfatrim, and Bactrim DS Availability: Prescription needed How it works: By stopping the growth of bacteria NOTE: Antibiotics do not kill viruses that can cause colds, flu, or other viral infections. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Co-Trimoxazole Details I hope this helps!

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Doripenem

Doripenem (Doribax, Finibax) is an antibiotic drug in the carbapenem class. It is a beta-lactam antibiotic drug able to kill Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Doripenem can be used for bacterial infections such as: complex abdominal infections, pneumonia within the setting of a hospital, and complicated infections of the urinary tract including kidney infections with sepsis. The greater stability of doripenem in aqueous solution compared to earlier members of the carbapenem class allows it to be admin...

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Doripenem (Doribax, Finibax) is an antibiotic drug in the carbapenem class. It is a beta-lactam antibiotic drug able to kill Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Doripenem can be used for bacterial infections such as: complex abdominal infections, pneumonia within the setting of a hospital, and complicated infections of the urinary tract including kidney infections with sepsis. The greater stability of doripenem in aqueous solution compared to earlier members of the carbapenem class allows it to be admin...

red and brown oblong capsule with korean writing on back of bubble pack ## Sorry, foreign medications are not as strictly regulated as those in the US and there is no database that lists their imprints. ## Gomcillin - Used for: Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. It is also used with other medicines to treat Helicobacter pylori infection and ulcers of the small intestines. Gomcillin is a penicillin antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria. Pharmacology: Inhibits bacterial cell wall mucopeptide synthesis. Indication: Treatment of ear, nose, throat, GU, skin and skin structure, lower respiratory tract, and acute uncomplicated gonorrhea infections caused by susceptible strains of specific organisms. In combination with clarithromycin and/or lansoprazole for the eradic...

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My son was prescribed this antibiotic by his doctor... I just wanted to know what type of illness would one have in order to take amoxtr kclv 875-125? ## AMOX TR-K CLV 875/125 mg Tasan I'm taking the above - I have sores on my lips - would this be caused from this drug? ## Amoxicillin with Clavulanic Acid is a generic for Augmentin, this is an antibiotic, commonly used to treat various types of infections. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Charles, that is not listed as a normal side effect, however, have you tried consulting with your doctor or pharmacist? ## This anti-biotic kills the bacterial infection caused in either nose, ears or throat.

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White round pill with L403 on one side and 325mg on the other. Is it a Percocet? ## No! This is definitely NOT a Percocet, nor any type of narcotic/opiate. This tablet contains Acetaminophen 325 mg (NDC 0113-0403). Inactive Ingredients: - Croscarmellose Sodium - Povidone - Stearic Acid Ref: DailyMed ## I am allergic to tylenol, advil and midol, but I can take percocet. I know this cuz I almost left this earth from having no doc fighting a food infection. The bacteria was growing inside me and I almost lost my kidneys due to those first few pills I listed above. Only because of the percocet they gave me in the hospital, I lived... So here is how and my knowledge is that there's something similar to chlorine in percocet which kills bacteria and which kills bacteria in me. Since I kee...

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