Antibiotics in tablets for angina in an adult

Not everyone knows that angina is an infectious and rather contagious disease that is caused by pathogens, most often staphylococci and streptococci. Therefore, in most cases, taking antibacterial drugs becomes an integral part of treatment. Antibiotics are mainly used for angina in an adult in tablets. But with a severe course of the disease and the development of complications, injections give a faster effect.

How to identify a sore throat

Angina at an early stage is often confused with the common cold and treatment is started only when almost the entire surface of the tonsils is affected. Although this disease has, even at the initial stage, rather clear-cut symptoms:

severe redness of the throat mucosa;
a sharp and significant increase in body temperature;
sore throat when swallowing saliva and eating food;
persistent sore throat, feeling of dryness in the throat;
unexpressed joint pain;
enlargement of the cervical lymph nodes;
swelling and redness of the tonsils and uvula;
the formation of plaque or nodules on the tonsils;
signs of general intoxication: weakness, nausea, dizziness.

At the same time, there are no common cold and acute respiratory infections of the common cold, swelling of the mucous membranes of the nose, redness of the eyelids, photophobia; a sharp sore throat comes on suddenly, and a severe cough is usually absent.

If at the same time three or more of the above symptoms were found, then with almost one hundred percent probability you can diagnose angina. But a doctor should do it. To prevent the development of complications for the period of diagnosis, in this case, broad-spectrum antibiotics are often prescribed, which can then be replaced with other drugs.

Chronic tonsillitis does not manifest itself as clearly as an acute form and it is more difficult to recognize it in time.

Often it gives itself away with a characteristic purulent odor from the mouth, which is caused by constantly infected tonsils. The patient has a subfebrile temperature almost constantly, there is increased fatigue, irritability and headaches. In this case, the use of antibiotics is justified only during an exacerbation.

General treatment regimen

For any form of sore throat, a conservative form of treatment is primarily used, although 20-30 years ago it was widely believed that infected tonsils are easier to remove than cure. But this is the body's protective barrier, which is the first to take on the impact of negative external factors: cold air, infection, etc. And if the tonsils are absent, all this goes straight into the depths of the respiratory tract.

People with removed tonsils are much more likely to suffer from tracheitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and some develop bronchial asthma. And the operation itself to remove the tonsils is a serious stress for the body. Therefore, it is never performed in the acute stage of the disease.

Treatment of angina should be comprehensive. It includes several groups of drugs, gargling and throat washing, physiotherapy procedures. Much attention is paid to strengthening the body's immune defense, for which multivitamin complexes, plant extracts, and immunomodulators are used.

With purulent sore throat, it is better to wash the tonsils with an antiseptic solution using special tools. Thus, the entire surface of the tonsils is washed and purulent plaque is removed from it. After washing, the tonsils are treated with topical antibiotics. The procedure is performed by a doctor in a hospital or on an outpatient basis.

In no case should you try to scrape off plaque from the tonsils yourself with a spoon or other hard objects. This will lead to the formation of wounds and cracks and will only create favorable conditions for deeper penetration of the infection.

Sometimes mechanical cleansing is used for purulent sore throat, but the doctor does this with special sterile instruments and the tonsils are necessarily treated with an antiseptic after the procedure.

Vacuuming gives a much stronger effect. This is also mechanical cleansing, but with the help of a vacuum tube through which pus is pumped out and plaque is removed from the tonsils. The procedure is low-traumatic, performed under local anesthesia and is an excellent alternative to surgical removal.

Antibiotic treatment

In combination with other methods of treatment, pills for sore throat - antibiotics - act much faster. But to an even greater extent, their effectiveness depends from the correct selection of drugs. Therefore, buying and drinking them on your own is simply pointless. It is not yet clear what type of pathogenic microorganisms affects the tonsils, it is only possible to suspend the development of the disease with the help of broad-spectrum antibiotics. But this does not give a 100% guarantee of recovery.

Usually, for adults with angina, penicillin antibiotics are prescribed, since staphylococci and streptococci are usually its pathogens. But allergic reactions are most often manifested to this type of drugs. In this case, other types of antibiotics are prescribed. If, according to the results of bacterial inoculation, fungi are found, then antimycotic agents must be used.

Here is a list of commonly prescribed antibiotics in tablets for angina for adults:

"Amoxicillin". A broad spectrum antibiotic with minimal side effects. Effective in the early stages of tonsillitis, with insignificant amounts of pus and the absence of serious complications. In case of an overdose, skin rashes, diarrhea, and indigestion are possible.
Sumamed. A stronger drug of a new generation, the spectrum of action of which is much wider. It is prescribed in cases where the inflammation from the throat has spread lower, and bronchitis, tracheitis, pneumonia have begun. It is a combined drug. It strongly affects the intestinal microflora, therefore it is taken together with probiotics, which contribute to its restoration.
"Amoxiclav". An effective complex drug of the penicillin series, which gives excellent results in the treatment of any form of angina. It quickly relieves inflammation, soothes sore throat and improves the general condition of the patient. Allergy to it is less common than to other drugs of the penicillin series.
Flemoxin. A drug that is capable of destroying most of the pathogens, while not aggressive to the gastrointestinal tract. But it requires a fairly long course of treatment, at least 10 days. If you interrupt it earlier, the remaining bacteria quickly develop resistance to the drug and no longer react to it.
Augmentin. It has proven itself well in the treatment of purulent tonsillitis. It stops the inflammatory process and prevents the development of serious complications. Helps even against those microbes that have resisted Amoxil and other weaker penicillin preparations.
"Cephalexin". An antibiotic of the cephalosporin series, which is harmful to most pathogenic bacteria. It can be prescribed for severe purulent tonsillitis and the presence of complications. Does not depend on the time of meals, the course of treatment is 7-10 days. When excreted, it creates a strong load on the kidneys, therefore it is contraindicated in renal failure.

This list could be much broader, since there are many other effective antibacterial drugs available in tablets.It is important to remember that only a doctor can make specific appointments.

Admission rules

It is not enough to choose the right drug name and dosage. The patient's task is to strictly follow all medical recommendations and rules for taking antibiotics, which will help to avoid or minimize the manifestations of side effects from treatment with this group of drugs:

Strictly observe the recommended dosages and frequency of administration of the medication.
Do not drink antibiotics with juice, milk and other drinks - only clean water.
Pay attention to the time of taking the medicine - before or after meals.
Completely exclude from the diet all fatty, spicy and fried foods for the period of treatment.
Refuse from all types of alcohol and alcohol-containing drugs taken by mouth.
If side effects appear, do not make your own decisions about abandoning the antibiotic: perhaps you just need to reduce the dosage.
Complete the entire course of antibiotic therapy, even if the symptoms of the disease have decreased or disappeared by 2-3 days.

If a sore throat occurs during pregnancy, especially in its first trimester, be sure to inform your doctor before taking antibiotics. Some drugs can cause serious fetal malformations.

Possible complications

Many people are afraid of prescribing antibiotics like fire, believing that they destroy the immune system and lead to multiple side effects. This opinion is outdated and extremely wrong. With the correct selection and administration, side effects are minimal, or they are absent altogether. The risk of developing serious complications in the absence of adequate treatment for tonsillitis increases literally every day.

Untreated sore throat can provoke the appearance of:

rheumatism - an inflammatory disease that affects the joints first, and then the brain and heart;
pyelonephritis - a serious kidney damage that can lead to their complete failure;
purulent-inflammatory process in the lungs or bronchi - pneumonia and purulent bronchitis;
infectious meningitis - inflammation of the lining of the brain;
infectious toxic shock - severe poisoning of the body due to constant intoxication with pus and decay products of bacteria;
acute appendicitis - inflammation of the appendix of the cecum caused by general intoxication of the body;
sepsis - a general blood poisoning that can quickly lead to death.

Therefore, if your doctor has decided on the need to use antibiotics for the treatment of angina, it is better to listen to his opinion and follow all the recommendations.

You can ask him to change one drug for another in case of individual intolerance. But in no case can you cancel a doctor's appointment on your own.