Children need to be particularly cautious in the use of anti-bacterial drugs, as their physiological and metabolic systems differ from those of adults, and their response to drugs may be more sensitive. The safety and effectiveness of children ‘ s medicines should therefore be ensured clinically.
1. Understanding the types of drugs and their adaptation:
Antibacterial drugs consist mainly of antibiotics and antivirals, which are used for bacterial and viral infections, respectively.
• Common antibiotics for children, such as penicillin, Amosicillin, head sprouts, etc., apply to a variety of bacterial infections, such as throat and pneumonia.
Parents should be aware of the adaptability of drugs and avoid the abuse of anti-bacterial drugs, especially in cases of child flu, which is caused by the virus and is not effective against the virus. Avoiding the use of taboo drugs:
• Drugs such as quinone (e.g. cyclopropsalt, Nofluoride) are generally banned under 18 years of age and may affect bone development.
Amino-sugar-type drugs (e.g. Quintacolin, Amica) have ear and kidney toxicity and are generally banned for children under six years of age.
• Tetracyclic drugs (e.g., tetracycline, Minocycline) avoid being used for children under 8 years of age, which can lead to yellow tooth dyes and bad dental growth.
Chlorocin should be banned in premature and newborn children, which can trigger a grey baby syndrome.
• Sulfamine-type drugs may cause premature births and a reduction in the number of particle cells and should be used with caution.
1. Strict compliance with medical instructions:
• Parents should strictly follow the doctor’s advice on the use of medicines, including their dosage, time of use and route of delivery.
• Dosages may not be reduced or stopped at will, so as not to affect treatment or to induce resistance. Attention to drug interactions:
Antibacterial drugs may interact with certain foods, drugs or supplements. For example, tetracyclic drugs are not suitable for consumption with dairy products, iron, etc., and may affect the efficacy of the drug.
• During the use of antibacterial drugs, co-opting with probative agents should be avoided in order to prevent antibacterial drugs from being antibacterial.
1. Close observation of the child ‘ s response:
Parents should pay close attention to the child’s reaction during the medication, and should contact the doctor in a timely manner in case of adverse reactions such as vomiting, allergies, etc.
• Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness, etc., which can be mitigated by a general stoppage. 2. Periodic examination of liver and kidney functions:
• Children with long-term drug use, and it is recommended that hepato-renal function be regularly checked to ensure safe use.
• Antibacterial drugs may cause damage to liver and kidney functions, especially those that have kidney or liver toxicity.
Correct drug use methods and storage
• When drugs are given to children, they should be measured accurately, avoiding the use of home-based beverage cups or spoons.
• Use of specialized children’s equipment to ensure the accuracy of the dose. Attention to drug storage conditions:
• Parents need to ensure that medicines are stored in cold and dry places to avoid sunlight and damp environments.
• Periodical examination of the period of life of the drug, which needs to be processed in a timely manner and must not continue to be used.
1. Ensuring adequate water intake:
• Adequate water intake should be ensured during the use of anti-bacterial drugs by children, contributing to the excretion of drugs and reducing side effects. 2. Good eating habits:
• A balanced diet helps to increase the child’s immunity and promote physical recovery.
• Avoid over-oiled or irritant foods for children, thus increasing the stomach and intestinal burden.
In the light of the above, children need to strictly follow medical instructions in the use of anti-bacterial drugs, choose the appropriate drugs, take care of their interaction, closely follow the drug response, properly measure the dose of the drug and store it properly. At the same time, the development of good living habits has helped to improve the efficacy of medicines and to increase immunity.
