Mechanism Of Antibiotics :
Once your doctor diagnose that you have been infected by bacteria he would prescribe you suitable antibiotics. This antibiotic targets the bacteria and destroys them and prevents their growth further. However antibiotics are not competent enough to kill virus infection and they can attack only bacteria. But people continue to take antibiotics for sore throat or upper respiratory tract infection which is caused by virus.
When they are overused bacteria develops resistance in due course thus not getting attacked by the medications. In serious cases, antibiotics overuse can cause side effects like kidney stone formation, blood clotting, blood disorders and sensitivity to sun. Very often watery discharge of stool and vomiting are observed. Some people will respond serious allergic reaction to penicillin like rashes, swelling of tongue and shortness of breath. They are called anaphylactic reactions and you need to tell your doctor if you have allergy to particular antibiotic. Similarly antibiotics can interact with other medications you are taking regularly. You should consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics in case you are taking other drugs.
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