Injection infection antibiotics. Which works best

[Boomer]

I don't have an infection but the thought of dirty gear causing an infection worries me.

I think it would be good to keep antibiotics on hand just in case to get into of any infection right away.. but would anyone know which type would be best for that type of infection

 

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[h=1]MRSA Antibiotic Treatment Overview[/h][FONT=&quot]Page at-a-glance

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• Top 5 MRSA antibiotics for skin infections
• Top 4 antibiotics for internal MRSA
• What’s the best MRSA antibiotic?
• Which antibiotics should you avoid?

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Antibiotics are commonly prescribed as a treatment for MRSA skin infections, either by themselves or along with draining of the infection by a healthcare professional.
Antibiotics are also the standard medical therapy for internal MRSA infections. Antibiotic therapy is often prescribed for the following types of infections:

• Skin infections, such as boils or abscesses, that do not respond to incision and drainage
• Systemic or internal infections such as bone, implant or lung infections
• Severe local symptoms
• Severe internal infections that require surgery to remove infected areas
• Immunosuppressed or immune-compromised people

Because MRSA is becoming more resistant, and it’s more common for antibiotic treatments to fail, and treatment may require the use of newer antibiotics, such as the “glycopeptides” which includes Vancomycin and Zyvox. Unfortunately, there are newer strains of MRSA that are becoming resistant to these two drugs. When it comes to antibiotics, the list of what works for MRSA is growing shorter each year.
It’s common for doctors to not tell you about the many antibiotic side effects (more below), and what to expect when it comes to dealing with MRSA (read here for more). There are also alternative treatments available which can be used alone or in conjunction with antibiotics to help improve your chance of success.

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[h=2]Top 5 MRSA antibiotic therapies for skin infections[/h]

[FONT=&quot]MRSA is now resistant to many types of antibiotics.
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Below are the five commonly prescribed antibiotics for MRSA skin infections, which are commonly picked up in communities as community type MRSA or CA-MRSA.
[h=4]1. Clindamycin[/h]It has been successfully and widely used for the treatment of soft tissue and skin infections as well as bone, joint and abscesses caused by Staph and MRSA. MRSA is becoming increasingly resistant to clindamycin in the United States.

• Resistance: MRSA is becoming increasingly resistant to clindamycin in the United States.
• Side Effects and Precautions: Diarrhea is the most common side effect, and it can promote C. difficile overgrowth infections in the colon. C. difficile infections appear to occur more frequently with clindamycin than other antibiotics. Other side-effects are pseudomembranous colitis, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, skin rashes and more.

[h=4]2. Linezolid (Brand Names: Zyvox, Zyvoxid or Zyvoxam)[/h]

[FONT=&quot]Folliculitis is a common type of MRSA skin infection often treated with oral antibiotics.
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Approved for use in the year 2000, Linezolid is FDA approved for treating soft tissue and skin infections, including those caused by MRSA. It is often prescribed for CA-MRSA pneumonia and in particular, HA-MRSA pneumonia. It’s commonly prescribed to people of all ages and is one of the most expensive treatment options, for a single course costing upwards of $1-2,000 for 20 tablets.

• Resistance: To minimize resistance, this is a “last resort” antibiotic and is not usually prescribed unless Vancomycin or other antibiotics don’t work.
• Side Effects and Precautions: Common adverse events when used for short durations are: diarrhea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, and nausea. Long-term use has led to serious effects including bone marrow suppression, myelosupression, low platelet counts, peripheral neuropathy, optic nerve damage and lactic acidosis. It’s also associated with C. difficile infections in the colon.

[h=4]3. Mupirocin (Brand Name: Bactroban)[/h]Commonly used as a topical cream for minor skin infections and skin lesions for Staph aureus, MRSA and Streptococcus infections. Mupirocin ointment is applied to reduce or eliminate MRSA colonization in the nose (see also “MRSA carriers”). It’s commonly used before surgical procedures to help prevent the surgical site from becoming infected with MRSA. It is commonly prescribed for children and adults and there is limited safety data for pregnant and nursing mothers.

• Resistance: It has been reported that MRSA resistance to mupirocin is occurring in some communities.
• Side Effects and Precautions: Possible side effects include headache, rash and nausea as well as burning, dizziness and secondary wound infection. Like other antibiotics, prolonged use may result in overgrowth of bacteria that are not susceptible to it, as well as an overgrowth of fungal organisms (such as yeast infections).

[h=4]4. Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (Brand Name: Septra or Bactrim)[/h]It is not FDA-approved for the treatment of Staphylococcal infections (including MRSA). However, laboratory tests have shown most CA-MRSA strains are susceptible and so this drug has become a treatment option for Staph and MRSA. It is commonly used for skin and wound infections, urinary tract infections, lung infections, ear infections, septicemia, and other types of infections.

• Side Effects and Precautions: Not recommended for women in their third trimester of pregnancy or infants less than 2 months old. Side effects can include mild allergic reactions, fever, sore throat, skin rashes, cough, diarrhea, and serious adverse effects can include myelosupression, acute renal failure, severe liver damage and more.

[h=4]5. Tetracyclines (Doxycycline and Minocycline)[/h]Data suggests these drugs are effective in treatment of soft tissue and skin infections, but not for deeper or more severe infections.

• Side Effects and Precautions: Not recommended during pregnancy or lactation. Not recommended for children under 8 years old because of potential decreased bone growth and tooth discoloration. Doxycycline side effects can include an increased risk of sunburn when exposed to sunlight, diarrhea, and allergic reactions. Minocycline side effects can include risk of sunburn (like doxycycline), upset stomach, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, tinnitus, vomiting, allergic reaction and more. Serious but rare side effects for minocycline can include fever, yellowing of the eyes or skin, vision changes and more

 

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my doctor goes right to doxycyclin

 

[Boomer]

That's awsome info thanks alot!

 

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any time, thats why were here