including damage eyes retinopathy which can lead blindness damage nerves neuropathy
Medications
Antibiotic
SN instructed patient/CG about proper nutrition while taking antibiotics. Taking probiotics during antibiotic treatment can
reduce the risk of diarrhea, although the two should be taken a few hours apart. Probiotics can
also help restore the gut bacteria after antibiotics. Fermented foods contain healthy bacteria, including
Lactobacilli, which
can
help restore damage
to the microbiota caused by antibiotics. Yogurt may also reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. High-fiber foods like whole grains, beans, fruits and vegetables can
help the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut. They should be eaten after taking antibiotics but not during, as fiber may reduce antibiotic absorption. Probiotics are foods that help the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut and may help restore the gut microbiota after taking antibiotics. SN instructed also to avoid the ingestion of grapefruit and calcium-fortified foods while on antibiotics since they can
affect how antibiotics are absorbed in the body.
SN instructed patient/CG to seek medical attention if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Augmentin such as: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have: severe stomach pain, diarrhea that is watery or bloody; pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion or weakness; loss of appetite, upper stomach pain, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes
); easy bruising or bleeding; little or no urination; or severe skin reaction - fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes
, skin pain followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.
Educated on side effects of new medication Cefadroxil. The most common side effects of cefadroxil are diarrhea (which
, less commonly, may be bloody), nausea, upset stomach, and vomiting. Other side effects include rashes, hives, and itching. Understanding was verbalized
SN instructed that it is tempting to stop taking an antibiotic as soon as you feel better. But the full treatment is necessary to kill the disease-causing bacteria. Failure to do so can
result in the need to resume treatment later and may promote the spread of antibiotic - resistant properties among harmful bacteria. Patient verbalizes understanding.
Cefpodoxime medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can
cause it to not work for future infections. Take it with food to help increase the absorption of the drug.