Respiratory Health: Medications
Antibiotics for sinusitis
08/15/08, HealthwiseAntibiotics kill or prevent the growth of bacteria that cause some sinus infections.
Bronchodilator medicines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection
07/16/08, HealthwiseBronchodilators (beta-adrenergic medicines) relax the muscular layer that surrounds the small breathing tubes (bronchioles), allowing them to expand and move air more easily.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection - Medications
07/16/08, HealthwiseMost respiratory syncytial viral (RSV) infections do not require prescription medicines. But medicines may be recommended for certain people to help:
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Membrane stabilizers for cystic fibrosis
06/26/07, HealthwiseNormally, the body reacts to allergies or infections by releasing substances that cause inflammation. By preventing the release of these substances, membrane stabilizers help minimize inflammation. This helps keep breathing tubes clea
Multiple-drug therapy for tuberculosis (TB)
05/16/07, HealthwiseThese antibiotics kill the bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB).
Tuberculosis (TB) - Medications
05/16/07, HealthwiseSeveral antibiotics are used at the same time to treat active tuberculosis (TB) disease. For people who have multidrug-resistant TB, treatment may continue for as long as 24 months. These antibiotics are given as pills or injections.
Fluoroquinolones for pneumonia
04/02/07, HealthwiseFluoroquinolones make it difficult for bacteria to reproduce.
Macrolides for pneumonia
04/02/07, HealthwiseMacrolides prevent bacteria from reproducing.
Penicillins for pneumonia
04/02/07, HealthwisePenicillins are antibiotics that kill bacteria.
Tetracyclines for pneumonia
04/02/07, HealthwiseTetracyclines make it difficult for bacteria to reproduce.
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