Turning penicillin into a lethal force against bacteria again When many disease-causing bacteria encounter penicillin, they are not always destroyed right away, shifting into a temporary survival state called antibiotic tolerance. This state allows them to…

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A specific immune system protein may drive antibiotic tolerance If you have had strep throat or an ear infection, there's a good chance you received amoxicillin or penicillin to effectively kill the troublesome bacteria. These drugs, which belong to a broad group…

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Beta-lactam underdosing is not more frequent in COVID-19 than in non-COVID-19 critically-ill patients COVID-19 has been associated with high rates of ventilator-associated pneumonia relapse. Antibiotic underdosing due to augmented renal clearance has b…

[Publication] The article "Beta-lactam underdosing is not more frequent in COVID-19 than in non-COVID-19 critically-ill patients" is now available.

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Antibiotic combination indications for the treatment of community-acquired acute pneumonia Empirical dual combination therapy with beta-lactam and macrolide is often the standard treatment of community-acquired acute pneumonia (CAP) in adult…

[Publication] The article "Antibiotic combination indications for the treatment of community-acquired acute pneumonia" is now available.

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Penicillin (Amoxicillin) Antibiotic ☆ Uses: ● Used in the treatment of bacterial infections ● Used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections ☆ How Works: ● Amoxycillin is an antibiotic ● It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their protective cell wall ● Without the cell wall, bacteria cannot survive ☆ Common Side Effects of Amoxycillin ● Vomiting ● Diarrhea ● Nausea ● Skin rash ☆ Advice: ● Amoxycillin is used to treat infections caused by bacteria. ● Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. ● Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat. ● Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. ● Taking probiotics along with Amoxycillin may help. ● Consult your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps. ● Take it with food and plenty of fluids to help prevent an upset stomach. ● Stop taking the medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you develop: • An itchy rash • Swelling of the face, throat, or tongue • Breathing difficulties. #Amoxycillin #Antibiotics #BacterialInfections #Penicillin #MedicineInfo #Pharmacology #HealthAwareness #MedicalAdvice #AntibioticResistance #PatientEducation #DrugInformation #InfectionTreatment #PharmaFacts #HealthcareTips #SideEffects #DoctorAdvice #Antimicrobial #BetaLactam #AmoxycillinUses #HowAntibioticsWork

Penicillin (Amoxicillin) Antibiotics

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Today our PhD student and podcast host Elon Fermér is presenting her half time seminar, focusing on bridging #biofilms & #betalactam + betalactamase inhibitors. This work will be discussed with Erik Holmqvist, Helen Wang & Pål Jarle Jensen from @cansuit.bsky.social as committee.