we take antibiotics during high fever or any such diseases.we r also given antihistamines along with it.what r these actually?what will happen if we dont take them? what will happen if we dont complete the course of antibiotics????????
2007-02-24 23:37:59 · 4 answers · asked by butterfly 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Antibiotics are medicines created using microbes or fungi that are weakened and taken into the body to destroy harmful bacteria. Bacteria causes infections and antibiotics destroy that bacteria to eliminate the infection(s). Not completing the course of your antibiotic prescription can eliminate the chance of destroying the infection. Therefore, if any bacteria remains, the infection can flare up again. To ensure the killing of the bacteria, it is best to complete the prescription.
Antihistamines are medications used to treat allergic reactions or allergies. Antihistamines are for temporary relief only. Taking them longer than 7 days is not advised. If the problem persists for more than 7 days, you should see your doctor.
2007-02-24 23:51:45 · answer #1 · answered by S H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Antibiotics are prescribed for some type of infection and should not be prescribed for a virus. They fight the bacteria in your body. You should complete the course of the medication to ensure that the infection is indeed gone. Antihistamines are prescribed for allergies, asthma, hayfever. usually respiratory, but can be prescribed for hives and other minor problems.
2007-03-01 23:42:40 · answer #2 · answered by bobbysgirlmeri 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must have a sinus infection antibiotics are for the infection in your body and the antihistamines are to dry up your sinus
2007-02-24 23:51:41 · answer #3 · answered by furmanator1957 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
antibiotics are drugs that kill bacteria...antihistamines are drugs that eliminate the effects of histamines...histamines are chemicals that your body releases in an allergic reaction....
2007-03-03 14:10:16 · answer #4 · answered by Delfin Boi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋