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Difference between different antibiotics
What is the difference between different types of antibiotic for baterial infection, such as cefadroxil, CEFUROXIME, Azithromycin,
AMOXYCILLIN, CLAVULANIC ACID, etc.
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These antibiotics have different mechanism of action.some are bacteriostatic n some bactericidal,they have different classes
Act differently on different bacteria.
So they are prescribed as per the need
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Difference in antibiotics is their source, their spectrum ( ie their range of usefulness), their adverse effects. All antibiotics can't be given to anyone and everyone.
I think that should clear your doubts.
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All belong to bactericidal antibiotics group.Cefadroxil and Azithromycin are more effective in respiratory inflections.Cefuroxime and amoxy clavulinic acid are more effective in typhoid fever, skin infections.
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Different classes, different mechanisms of action, targets different bacteria
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
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Nellore
Antibiotic will depend on type of Infection
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