I was given Cefalexin for a infected finger...now I think I am developing strep throat which is running through our house. Will this antibiotic also take care of strep?
2007-03-06 12:13:17 · 6 answers · asked by Pam R 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
The short answer is yes, cefalexin should clear Streptococcal infections like Strep Throat. HOWEVER, it is generally a bad idea to start taking an antibiotic without having a doctor make a diagnosis first. There are several other illnesses which can mimic Strep throat, most of which are viral and do not respond to antibiotics. Additionally, inadequately treated Strep throat can lead to a variety of complications if not given an antibiotic in sufficient quantity for a sufficient duration, such as rheumatic heart disease. I understand that sitting in a doctor's office, sometimes for quite a while, can be irritating particularly when you aren't feeling well, but it is still important to see a physician prior to taking antibiotics.
2007-03-06 12:29:45 · answer #1 · answered by melnd99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cefalexin is also for upper and lower respiratory tract infections. However, you have to consult with your physician if it's really a strep throat which is bacterial, or a sore throat which is vastly viral and mostly do not respond to antibiotics.
Strep throat is often accompanied by fever (greater than 101°F), white draining patches on the throat, and swollen or tender lymph nodes on the neck. So assess yourself as well if you have these symptoms.
2007-03-06 12:32:31 · answer #2 · answered by Mimi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bigger question is WHY you have left over cephalexin.
You should always finish the entire course of an antibiotic.
Even if cephalexin was the best choice (it's not, see below), you likely don't have enough to adequately treat the strep throat.
How do you know it's strep? Most sore throats are VIRAL.
Preferred antibiotics for known strep:
1) Penicillin VK 1000mg, 2x daily for 10 days
2) erythromycin estolate 500 mg 2-3x daily for 10 d
3) azithromycin - (Z-pack)
4) clarithromycin (Biaxin) 1 gm XR or 500 mg 2x/day x 5d.
5) Cefpodoxime (Vantin) 200 mg 2x/day PO x 5d.
6) Cefadroxil 500 mg 2x/day PO x 5d.
7) Loracarbef (Lorabid) 200 mg 2x/day x 5d.
2007-03-07 11:32:23 · answer #3 · answered by ckm1956 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-25 09:31:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes cephalosporins are used in treatment of infections caused by susceptible microorgansims. examples of this include streptococci strep throat and capable of destroying bacteria.the cephalosporins are usually bactericidal.
answer yes.
2007-03-06 12:44:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, THAT SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THAT ..ALSO YOU MAY NEED ANOTHER KIND OF ANTIBIOTIC CALLED "ZITHROMAX" WHICH HAS BEEN
PROVEN TO HELP WITH STREP BACTERIAS AS WELL..
2007-03-06 12:17:54 · answer #6 · answered by Swm 39 4 Younger Swf Forever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋