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Cipro To Treat Pneumonia
Antibiotic and Antiviral Drug Classes
Beta-Lactams
Beta-lactam antibiotics share common chemical features. They include penicillins, cephalosporins, and some newer similar medications. They interfere with bacterial cell walls.
Penicillins. Penicillin was the first antibiotic. There are many forms of this still-important drug:
- Natural penicillins include penicillin G (for intravenous use) and V (for oral use).
- Penicillin derivatives called aminopenicillins, particularly amoxicillin (Amoxil, Polymox,...
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Pneumonia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Bronchopneumonia; Community-acquired pneumonia Treatment Your doctor must first decide whether you need to be in the hospital. If you... Read more »
Viral pneumonia
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Pneumonia - viral; "Walking pneumonia" - viral TreatmentAntibiotics do not treat viral pneumonia. Medication only works against influenza pneumonia.... Read more »
Pneumonia
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Pneumonia is a serious infection or inflammation of one or both lungs.Pneumonia is caused by the inhalation of infected microorganisms (tiny,... Read more »
Psittacosis
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Ornithosis; Chlamydia psittaci Prevention Avoid exposure to birds that may carry this bacteria, such as imported parakeets. Medical... Read more »
Cipro XR Oral Uses and How to Use
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Generic Name: CIPROFLOXACIN SUSTAINED-RELEASE - ORAL Pronounced: (sip-row-FLOX-ah-sin) Uses This medication is used to treat kidney or bladder... Read more »
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