The researchers are currently investigating whether sugar can be used to improve tuberculosis drugs. The work is very interesting, said Nathalie Q. Balaban, a researcher at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel who has studied persistent bacterial infection and was not involved with the new study.
The study shows the treatment works on artificial urinary tract infections in mice, but more research is needed to determine if it will work in humans as well, Balaban said. One problem will be getting the sugar compounds to the site of infection, Balaban said.
Sugar given to a human will be broken down and will not necessarily travel to the site of infection, she said. In the mice, the sugar and antibiotic were given intravenously. Still, the findings are potentially interesting for the treatment of urinary tract infections in mice, she said.
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If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, or have acute porphyria, check with your doctor, midwife or pharmacist before taking cephalosporins. Aminoglycosides are normally only used in hospital to treat life-threatening conditions such as septicaemia, as they can cause kidney damage in people with pre-existing kidney disease.
The use of tetracyclines isn't usually recommended unless absolutely necessary in the following groups:. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, the only type of macrolide you can take is erythromycin Erymax, Erythrocin, Erythroped or Erythroped A unless a different antibiotic is recommended by your doctor.
Erythromycin can be used at the usual doses throughout your pregnancy and while you're breastfeeding. The most common side effects of antibiotics affect the digestive system. These occur in around 1 in 10 people. If you experience any additional side effects other than those listed above, you should contact your GP or the doctor in charge of your care for advice. Around 1 in 15 people have an allergic reaction to antibiotics, especially penicillin and cephalosporins.
In most cases, the allergic reaction is mild to moderate and can take the form of:. These mild to moderate allergic reactions can usually be successfully treated by taking antihistamines. But if you're concerned, or your symptoms don't respond to treatment, you should call your GP for advice. In rare cases, an antibiotic can cause a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency and can be life-threatening if prompt treatment isn't given.
Dial immediately and ask for an ambulance if you think you or someone around you is experiencing anaphylaxis. Tetracyclines can make your skin sensitive to sunlight and artificial sources of light, such as sun lamps and sunbeds.
Antibiotics can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. This means it can have an effect that is different to what you expected. If you want to check that your medicines are safe to take with your antibiotics, ask your GP or local pharmacist. Some antibiotics need to be taken with food, while others need to be taken on an empty stomach.
You should always read the patient information leaflet that comes with your medicine. You should completely avoid alcohol while taking the antibiotics metronidazole or tinidazole, and for 48 hours afterwards, as this combination can cause very unpleasant side effects, such as:. It's recommended that you don't drink alcohol while taking antibiotics.
However, as long as you drink in moderation, alcohol is unlikely to interact significantly with your medication. Some antibiotics, such as rifampicin and rifabutin, can reduce the effectiveness of the combined oral contraceptive pill.
If you're prescribed rifampicin or rifabutin, you may need to use additional contraception, such as condoms , while taking antibiotics. Speak to your GP, nurse or pharmacist for advice. Some of the medications you may need to avoid, or seek advice on, while taking a specific class of antibiotic are outlined below.
It's usually recommended that you avoid taking penicillin at the same time as methotrexate, which is used to treat psoriasis , rheumatoid arthritis and some forms of cancer. This is because combining the two medications can cause a range of unpleasant and sometimes serious side effects. However, some forms of penicillin, such as amoxicillin, can be used in combination with methotrexate. You may experience a skin rash if you take penicillin and allopurinol, which is used to treat gout.
Cephalosporins may increase the chance of bleeding if you're taking blood-thinning medications anticoagulants such as heparin and warfarin. If you need treatment with cephalosporins, you may need to have your dose of anticoagulants changed or additional blood monitoring. The risk of damage to your kidneys and hearing is increased if you're taking one or more of the following medications:.
The risk of kidney and hearing damage has to be balanced against the benefits of using aminoglycosides to treat life-threatening conditions such as septicaemia. In hospital, blood levels are carefully monitored to ensure the antibiotic is only present in the blood in safe amounts.
If aminoglycosides are used properly in topical preparations, such as ear drops, these side effects don't occur.
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