2006-12-04 06:06:29 · 4 answers · asked by mrpzgirlaf04 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Technically bronchitis is an inflammation and not an infection so it does not require an antibiotic although those with lung disease and chronic bronchitis are a different circumstance. In 1980 amoxicillin was not only the most widely prescribed antibiotic but the most widely prescribed drug of any kind. Due to length and widespread nature of its use I do not believe that amoxicillin is appropriate for any infection and I have not prescribed it in more than 5 years. The only time that I do use it is when someone does not require an antibiotic but insists upon one because amoxicillin certainly has a very low incidence of side effects.
2006-12-04 07:37:44 · answer #1 · answered by john e russo md facm faafp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Antibiotics become less effective over time. If you have used Amoxicillan for many years, the strain of bronchitis you have may be resistant to it. There are stronger antibiotics available (i.e. Cipro).
2006-12-04 06:30:36 · answer #2 · answered by iuoihv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont' know re the medication--but I had bronchitis a lot, pneumonia, asthma and respiratory distress a lot all my life! Last year I ended up in the hospital for 12 days. They vacummed (sp?) my lungs out--lots of pflemn??, guck! and I was Dx'd with GERD (gastric reflux "disease") and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary "disease") The pumonologist gave me the key for prevention! He told me to get a concrete cinder block under the head of my bed. And to sleep on an incline to prevent GERD--the reflux--the "back-washing" of the gastric acids from my stomach, up the esophogus and leaking into my lungs!!! I found that 4's (cinder block laying down under the bed frame) worked PERFECTLY for me!! I also take antacid tablets after a heavy meal and sometimes at night if I find the cough coming back.
I've had a year and a half of great health and BREATHING!!!
Good luck!
2006-12-07 14:26:47 · answer #3 · answered by Martell 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have to check with the doctor who prescribed this. Also check on line and type the name properly, but WebMD will usually know what you mean. You could always ask for help with all penicillin-related antibiotics.
Good advice: Never use leftover medication (antibiotics) because you will not have enough to sufficiently clear up an infection.
2006-12-04 06:11:02 · answer #4 · answered by makeitright 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋