Older people in life often use antibiotics because of infection. However, drug-borne diseases caused by the use of antibiotics by older persons are a matter of great concern. Drug-borne diseases, also known as drug-induced diseases, refer to certain diseases caused by drugs when they enter the human body. Why do older persons often suffer from drug-borne diseases caused by antibiotics? Older persons are more vulnerable to antibiotics as a result of reduced physical functioning and reduced absorption, metabolism and excretion of drugs, leading to a range of health-related diseases. Prevention can be achieved only if the causes are fully understood. Here is our detailed analysis of the problem:
I. Specific drug-source diseases caused by the use of antibiotics by older persons
1. Acute renal failure: The acute renal failure caused by antibiotics such as cytocin, is a serious adverse reaction requiring special vigilance in the use of antibiotics by older persons. The reduction of the kidney function of older persons and the limited excretion of drugs can easily lead to the accumulation of drugs in the body, thus triggering a renal toxicity response. 2. Drug-sourced deafness: Strepoxin, Quintacolin, butaminocarnacin and other antibiotics such as aminocin can cause acutely toxic deafness, one of the drug-borne diseases common to older persons. These antibiotics are toxic to hearing nerves, and long-term or excessive use may lead to hearing impairment. 3. Double-infection and sepsis: Older persons are highly vulnerable to double-infection, such as fungal infections, as a result of the use of antibiotics. Serious can cause multibacterial sepsis and endanger life. 4. Hemofunctional disorders: Antibiotics such as chlorocycin and capisculin can cause functional disorders in the form of a reduction in white cells and in the number of slabs. This may be related to the inhibition of antibiotics on bone marrow blood function.
II. Common adverse effects of antibiotic use among older persons. Older persons often experience gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea when they take antibiotics. This may be due, on the one hand, to the irritant effect of antibiotics on gastrointestinal mucous membranes and, on the other hand, to the deterioration of the gastrointestinal function of older persons. 2. Loss of liver and kidney function: Some antibiotics are metabolized, kidneys are excreted, and long-term or large-scale use of antibiotics may cause damage to the liver and kidney function, or even failure. The reduction in liver and kidney function of older persons is more vulnerable to antibiotics. 3. Allergies: Allergies of older persons against antibiotics are also more common in the form of rashes, itchings, respiratory difficulties, etc. Sensitivity and even life-threatening shock can occur in serious cases, which requires active prevention. 4. Dual-infection: Long-term application of broad spectrum antibiotics, inhibition of sensitive bacteria, mass reproduction of insensitive bacteria and new infections. Older persons are more vulnerable to double infections because of reduced physical functioning and reduced immunity. 5. Symptoms of the nervous system: Older persons who take certain antibiotics may suffer from nervous system symptoms such as headaches, dizziness and insomnia. This may be related to the direct effects of antibiotics on the nervous system.
III. Preventive measures
1. Close observation of adverse reactions: Older persons should have a wide range of understanding of the side effects and adverse effects of antibiotics prior to the use of antibiotics, and should closely observe the physical response during their use, and should receive timely medical attention in the event of symptoms of discomfort. The doctor should adjust the treatment programme in a timely manner, taking into account the severity of the adverse effects. 2. Rational use of antibiotics: Older persons, when using antibiotics, should strictly follow medical instructions after diagnosis by a specialist in a hospital and avoid abuse or misuse of antibacterial drugs. Doctors should select appropriate antibiotics and dosages based on the medical condition of the elderly, liver and kidney function and drug metabolic characteristics, and on drug-sensitive tests. 3. Periodic monitoring of the liver and kidney function: During the use of antibiotics, older persons should be ordered to regularly monitor the liver and kidney function in order to detect and treat the damage to the liver and kidney in a timely manner. 4. Strengthening health education: Health education for older persons and raising their knowledge and awareness of the use of antibiotics. Informing them of the adaptability, attention and use of antibiotics, avoiding the purchase of medicines on their own web or in pharmacies and the inappropriate use of antibiotics.
In the light of the above, the use of antibiotics by older persons as a source disease is a complex and serious problem that should be brought to the attention of society, families and hospitals. The effective prevention and treatment of these sources of disease can be achieved through, inter alia, the rational use of antibiotics, the close observation of adverse reactions and the strengthening of health education and regular monitoring of liver and kidney functions, the avoidance of drug-source diseases caused by antibiotics and the safeguarding of the health of older persons.
