Antibiotics contribute to the treatment of many health problems, but patients have false beliefs about the use of this type of medicine should be known, as it may lead to serious consequences.
Antibiotics are an effective treatment for colds
The antibiotic is highly effective against infections caused by bacteria, fungi and some parasites, but it does not work with viruses that cause colds, flu, coughs and sore throats, the CBS News website reported.
Antibiotics may be prescribed to another patient
The antibiotic that is best suited to the patient depends on the nature of the illness he is suffering from. The medication prescribed for a patient may not be useful with others, and may increase the severity of the disease.
The patient can stop eating at any time
Many believe that antibiotics prescribed by the doctor can be discontinued when they feel better, even if the prescribed amount is not completed, which is not medically correct, because it is likely that they have not completely eliminated the inflammation.
Store remaining medicines
Some patients store the remaining antibiotics from the prescription when they are cured, hoping to benefit from the disease later, which is not true because these drugs lose their effectiveness over time and poor storage.
Prevention of bacterial diseases
There is no truth to the belief among some that taking antibiotics prevents bacterial diseases from appearing.
No side effects of anti-inflammatory drugs
Antibiotics may cause some side effects, such as diarrhea and skin rash. Overuse of this class of drugs may make the body immune to bacteria, which is difficult to cure.
