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Antibiotics

Antibiotics and Pregnancy

Antibiotics can be used during pregnancy, but only according strict indications, if there is a very urgent reason. This is the case, written in instruction: «If expected benefit exceeds risk to mother and fetus». In any case, it should be done only under strict medical supervision and usually in a hospital (pathologic pregnancy department). During first trimester, most drugs can harm developing fetus, therefore, in

Cipro for Treating ENT-Pathologies

Cipro (Ciprofloxacin) and similar drugs are prescribed by doctors only after taking necessary analyses. Its mechanism of action is simple enough. It affects pathogens, disrupting their vital activity. Thus, harmful pathogens die. The pills are released in 250 mg and 500 mg doses. Daily dosage the doctor prescribes depends on the disease.