Excerpts on the use of antibacterial drugs
Antibacterial drugs play a vital role in the medical field and can effectively combat bacterial infections and save countless lives. However, in order to ensure its safe and efficient functioning, we must focus on the many details of its use. Here are some of the key details of how anti-bacterial drugs are used in general.
I. Explicit drug indications: the diagnosis of bacterial infections is a prerequisite
Antibacterial drugs are not universal and are not readily available for use when physical discomfort occurs. Many common diseases, such as common flu, influenza, etc., are mostly virus-induced and anti-bacterial drugs do nothing to the virus. Therefore, before considering the use of anti-bacterial drugs, it is important to have access to medical services to determine the existence of bacterial infections through specialized diagnostic methods, such as detailed inquiry into the history of the disease, symptoms and symptoms, in conjunction with laboratory examinations (including blood protocol, pathogen development and drug sensitivity tests).
The use of antibacterial drugs is indicated only when it is diagnosed with bacterial infection and the extent, type, etc. For example, the use of targeted antibacterial drugs is justified when patients with pneumonia are examined and determined to be caused by bacteria such as pneumococcus.
ii. Precision choice of antibacterial drugs: based on antibacterial spectrum and individual circumstances
Different antibacterials have a specific antibacterial spectrum, i.e., range of bacteria that can be effectively suppressed or eliminated. Amosilin, for example, is resistant to common gland positive bacteria, such as pneumocococcus, soluble streptococcus, and to some gland cactus, such as colicus; while the antibacterial spectroscopy of the left oxen fluorine is more focused on gland cacteria and some special pathogens.
The choice of antibacterial drugs takes into account not only the ability of the antibacterial spectrum to cover infected bacteria but also the individual circumstances of the patient. For special groups such as children, the elderly, pregnant women, breast-feeding women and persons with incomplete liver and kidneys, more safe and appropriate antibacterial drugs are needed. For example, when children use antibacterials, the dose is calculated precisely on the basis of body weight, and some antibacterials may not be applicable to pregnant women because of safety problems, such as tetracyclics, which can affect foetal dental and skeletal development and should be avoided.
III. Strictly controlled dosages: the right dosages can be more than effective
The doses of antibacterial drugs have been determined through rigorous scientific research and clinical trials and must be accurate. Overdoses are too small to produce effective antibacterial concentrations in the body, and bacteria are difficult to clean up and can lead to repeated cases; and overdoses not only increase unnecessary economic burdens, but also increase the risk of adverse drug reactions and damage to the body.
The doctor determines the specific dose according to the age, weight, liver and kidney function of the patient. For example, for a low-weight child, the dose of antibacterial drugs required is certainly lower than for adults, and there may be a need to adjust the dose in a timely manner to the development of the condition and physical response.
IV. Routine frequency: maintaining effective antibacterial concentrations
The frequency of use of antibacterial drugs is equally critical in order to ensure that effective antibacterial concentrations are maintained throughout the body and that bacteria are continuously suppressed or eliminated. Some antibacterial drugs need to be taken more than once a day, for example every six or eight hours; others may be taken only once or twice a day.
It is important that medications be taken at the prescribed intervals and not changed at will. For example, if an antibacterial drug is prescribed every eight hours, this means that the time of the drug is distributed evenly within 24 hours of the day, in order to ensure that the drug continues to perform optimally in the body.
V. COMPLETE MEDICAL APPROACH: ENHANCING DESTRUCTION
The use of antibacterial drugs, which usually has a prescribed course of treatment, is an important guarantee for the complete elimination of bacteria, the prevention of relapse and the prevention of bacterial resistance. Even when symptoms have been significantly reduced or disappeared during the course of the drug use, it is not possible to stop the drug.
The treatment of bacterial urinary tract infections, for example, may generally require three to seven days of continuous anti-bacterial medication, the specific course of which is determined by the severity of the condition, the patient ‘ s individual circumstances and the results of the drug-sensitive tests. It is only by completing the whole course of treatment that the bacteria can be completely eliminated and the re-reproduction of the remaining bacteria can prevent new infections, while also effectively reducing the generation of bacterial resistance.
VI. Focusing on drug interactions: avoiding the effects on efficacy and safety
During the use of anti-bacterial drugs, special attention is given to their interaction with other drugs. Co-use of some drugs may change the efficacy of antibacterial drugs or increase the probability of adverse reactions.
For example, the combination of certain antibacterial drugs with anticondensatives may increase the risk of haemorrhage; the combination of oral contraceptives may reduce the contraceptive effect of the pill. Therefore, before using anti-bacterial drugs, doctors must be informed of all other drugs they are taking, including health products, Chinese herbals, etc., so that doctors can make a comprehensive assessment and adjust their drug programmes to their specific circumstances.
VII. Focusing on adverse effects monitoring: timely detection and treatment
Antibacterial drugs can also be treated with a number of adverse effects, often including gastrointestinal discomfort (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea), allergies (e.g., rashes, itching, breathing difficulties, etc.) and damage to liver and kidney functions.
In the course of their use, they must pay close attention to their physical condition and, in the event of any abnormal symptoms, inform the doctor in a timely manner. The doctor will determine, on a case-by-case basis, whether an adjustment to the medication or other measures are necessary.
In sum, the use of anti-bacterial drugs involves many details, each of which relates to the efficacy of treatment and the health safety of patients. We must strictly comply with the above-mentioned detailed requirements and rationalize the use of anti-bacterial drugs under the guidance of doctors to better protect our health.
