Posts Tagged ‘Antibiotic’
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim (generic Bactrim)
Uses This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used in children less…
Read MoreMupirocin Ointment
Uses Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria. How to use Mupirocin Ointment Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start using mupirocin and each time you get a refill. If you have…
Read MoreDoxycycline Hyclate caps
Uses This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such…
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