In the modern world, there are practically no such diseases that could not be cured. What to say about the common cold? Viral infections of varying degrees are treated with antibiotics or antiviral drugs. The question arises: is it possible to take an antibiotic and an antiviral at the same time? In order to understand this, you need to understand what they are.
Antibiotics
In order to understand whether it is possible to take an antibiotic and an antiviral at the same time, it is necessary to understand the mechanism of action of antibiotics.
First of all, antibiotics are a group of potent drugs. They are used when it is necessary to suppress the reproduction or destroy harmful microorganisms that cause serious consequences.
Antibiotics are the main treatment for pneumonia, pyelonephritis, cystitis, colitisand some other similar diseases. When treating, it is important to remember about the dosage, as well as the compatibility of drugs, so you should only take them as prescribed by your doctor.
Like any group of drugs, antibiotics are classified according to a certain feature - the type of effect on the cells of harmful microorganisms:
1. Bactericidal antibiotics (completely destroy pathogens and remove from the body).
2. Bacteriostatic antibiotics (bacteria are deprived of the opportunity to reproduce and spread throughout the body).
Adverse reactions from taking antibiotics
Adverse reactions are pathological reactions that occur when a drug is taken incorrectly or overdose.
Before using any medicine, you should carefully study the instructions, analyze the compatibility of the medicines to be taken, and consult your doctor. Antibiotics are quite strong drugs, which causes their serious effect on the body.
One of the manifestations of improper intake is a violation of the digestive system (vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, pain in the stomach). In this case, it is recommended to take drugs in combination to restore the intestinal microflora.
Another unpleasant reaction is an allergy to individual components of the drug (from itching to anaphylactic shock). If unpleasant symptoms appear, stop taking antibiotics immediately.
Hematological disorders, perhaps one of the most seriousconsequences of taking antibiotics. As a result of this reaction, the destruction of tissue cells in the body is observed. In other cases - improper functioning of the kidneys, liver, heart.
Antivirals
How is a broad-spectrum antiviral drug different from other drugs? From the name it is clear that this group of medicines is intended for the treatment and prevention of viral diseases. When prescribing an antiviral drug, it is important to take into account the time of onset of the disease, since the effectiveness of the impact on viruses depends on this (they are at different stages of development). Basically, such drugs are prescribed for ARVI, herpes, cytomegalovirus.
The bulk of antiviral drugs are sold in all pharmacies, and a prescription is not required to purchase them. However, this does not mean that self-treatment is welcome. When self-medication, it is necessary to consider whether it is possible to take an antiviral with an antibiotic at the same time.
There is the following classification of antiviral drugs according to the principle of impact on the body:
1. The drugs stimulate the immune system, giving it strength to fight viruses.
2. Drugs interfere with the stages of the infection life cycle (entry into the cell, reproduction, exit into the body).
Compatibility of antibiotics and antivirals
The principles of action of both antibiotics and antivirals were discussed above. Let's return to the question: is it possible to acceptantibiotic and antiviral at the same time? To answer, let's take a closer look at their purpose.
Antibiotics, getting into the body, destroy bacterial infections and weakened body cells. Antiviral drugs, on the contrary, give the body strength (produce antibodies) to heal it on its own. As it becomes clear, the combination of such drugs is unlikely to bring a positive effect. At best, they simply cancel each other out.
However, in cases where the viral infection is most acute, doctors prescribe antibiotics and antivirals in combination, but in a special dosage. Also, such types of antibiotics have now been developed, which, on the contrary, stimulate the high-quality work of antiviral drugs in the body.
Negative reactions to the combination of antibiotics with antivirals
The main negative reaction is the absence of any reaction. Due to mutual blocking of positive impact. These drugs simply do not allow each other to provide effective assistance to the body. As a rule, for effective treatment, a course of antibiotics is prescribed (no more than 5 days), and only then antiviral drugs are prescribed.
Another negative reaction is the weakening of the body. Antiviral drugs cannot produce enough antibodies to boost immunity as any foreign bodies are destroyed by the antibiotic.
Amoxiclav
A common antibiotic isdrug "Amoxiclav". Instructions for use "Amoxiclav" will help you understand what diseases this medicine is effective for.
Indications for use:
1. Respiratory tract diseases (sinusitis, inflammation of the middle ear, bronchitis, pneumonia, etc.).
2. Urinary system disorders (cystitis, pyelonephritis, etc.).
3. Infections in the field of gynecology (endometritis, salpingitis, etc.).
4. Inflammation of soft tissues and skin (bites, infected wounds, etc.).
5. Odontogenic viral infections (enter through the mouth).
The use of "Amoxiclav" with antiviral drugs
Can I take an antibiotic and an antiviral at the same time? In practice, there has not yet been a negative effect on the body of such a combination as Amoxiclav and an antiviral drug. However, this does not mean that their use together will be beneficial. The fact is that this antibiotic belongs to the group of bactericidal (completely removes viral bacteria from the body). Accordingly, it simply will not allow other drugs to effectively affect the body.
There are also cases when the combined use of drugs is still necessary:
- pyelonephritis;
- pneumonia;
- cystitis.
With the above diagnoses, antiviral drugs and Amoxiclav are usually prescribed. Instructions for use "Amoxiclav" contains an exhaustive list of such diseases. In all other cases it is importantconsultation with a doctor, as the human body is inherently individual.
Reviews
After looking at several forums, one can trace the statistics that the majority still uses a broad-spectrum antiviral drug and an antibiotic at the same time. When the disease goes into a deep stage, according to experts and the experience of ordinary people, this combination is necessary.
There are also reviews where Internet users recommend abandoning one of these drugs when treating others. Side effects have not yet been canceled.
In any case, with viral diseases, you should definitely contact specialists in this field. Only then will complex therapy bring a positive result.
