Angina is an acute infectious disease that is caused by the ingestion of two types of microorganisms: streptococcus or staphylococcus. The infectious nature of this disease indicates that it is necessary to treat a sore throat with antibiotics. Yes, besides them, other drugs that are taken to relieve symptoms and alleviate the course of the disease are prescribed for angina, but the causes of angina are eliminated exclusively by antibiotic medicines.
Only a doctor should determine the treatment regimen and the necessary antibiotic in case of angina. No self-treatment in such cases can not be tolerated, as a sore throat is a very serious disease that can lead to many complications. That is why a strict adherence to the treatment regimen is the key to a successful recovery.
In fact, a sore throat is quite simple. It does not require any exotic antibiotics with an exorbitant price. Most of the drugs that are used in the treatment of angina are “penny”, by today’s standards, antibiotics. But we must not forget that the doctor should build the tactics of treatment and the scheme written by him must be carried out without question, even if it seems to you that medication has already given the desired result.
The most popular and available antibiotic agents for angina in adults
Patients with angina are prescribed one of three popular antibiotics:
| Drug Name | Drug release form | Description and mechanism of action | Recommended Uses |
| Penicillin Antibiotics | Finding the classic antibiotic penicillin in pharmacies is now quite difficult. But in commercial forms, penicillin is very common and most in demand for treating angina. The effect of penicillin is based on the destruction of cell synthesis of pathogenic bacteria. Non-toxic, depending on the dosage can be used for all categories of patients. | ||
| Ampicillin | Tablets, the drug in soluble capsules, powder for the preparation of suspensions. | Semisynthetic broad-spectrum antibiotic agent. When taken well absorbed and not destroyed in the acid environment of the gastrointestinal tract, which positively affects its effectiveness and speed of action. | The daily dose of Ampicillin for adult patients is two to three grams of antibiotic, depending on the complexity and intensity of the disease. Divide the daily rate of the drug into four to six uses, which are carried out regardless of the meal schedule. The term of treatment of angina Ampicillin is about 10 days. |
| Erythromycin | Tablets. | Erythromycin is similar in its properties to the penicillin group antibiotics. Active to microorganisms – pathogens of angina. Appointed in cases where the use of penicillin is not possible. | During the day, the maximum dosage of Erythromycin for adult patients is two grams. In angina, this drug is usually prescribed as a quarter of a gram four to six times a day. You need to take this antibiotic an hour before eating a meal. |
Penicillin antibiotics for angina in adults
As noted above, penicillins in various commercial forms are the most popular antibiotics for angina. And pharmacies can find more than a dozen penicillin-based drugs, which, in fact, differ only in packaging and price. The mechanism of their action is almost the same. The most commonly prescribed drugs of the penicillin group are:
| Drug Name | drug release form | Description and mechanism of action |
| Amoxiclav | Tablets, powder for suspension for internal use, powder for solution for intravenous use. | The single dose of Amoxiclav for adults with mild to moderate disease is 250-500 mg two to three times a day. The antibiotic is taken at the beginning of the meal. Tablets do not need to chew. The parenteral solution of Amoxiclav is used in the amount of 1.2 grams of powder three times a day with possible deviations in one direction or another, depending on the individual characteristics of the patient. The term of treatment with Amoxiclav is up to 14 days. |
| Amoxicillin | Tablets, capsules, solution and suspension for internal use, powder for the preparation of injections. | The treatment regimen for angina Amoxicillin during the course of the disease without complications involves taking 0.5 grams of the drug three times a day. The treatment period is up to ten days. With a complex course of the disease, the dose can be doubled. |
| Augmentin | Tablets, syrup, injection powders, drops, and suspensions. | Adults with mild and moderate angina Augmentin are prescribed one tablet of 0.375 grams three times a day. In severe infections, the dose of the antibiotic can be doubled. |
Other antibiotics for angina in adults
The individual characteristics of the patient’s body may be the reason that the appointment of the above antibiotics is not possible. In most cases, this is caused by the resistance of pathological microorganisms to drugs of the penicillin group and allergic reactions of the body. Under these conditions, antibiotics are assigned to two groups:
- macrolides;
- cephalosporins.
Macrolide antibiotics
Practically non-toxic drugs with bacteriostatic and bactericidal action. They also have an immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effect.
| Drug Name | drug release form | Description and mechanism of action |
| Roxithromycin | Tablets. | A single dose of Roxithromycin for adults is 0.15 grams twice a day. The duration of treatment for angina is from seven to ten days. |
| Azithromycin | Tablets, drug capsules, syrup. | In the presence of respiratory tract infections, Azithromycin is administered half a gram per day over a three-day period. An antibiotic is taken either two hours after a meal, or one hour before meals. |
| Midecamycin | Tablets, dry matter for suspension. | For the treatment of angina in adult patients, Midecamycin is prescribed 0.4 grams every eight hours. The term of treatment with this antibiotic is seven to ten days. |
Cephalosporins
Antibiotics with a broad antimicrobial spectrum of action, which are well tolerated by all groups of patients and have virtually no serious side effects.
| Drug Name | drug release form | Description and mechanism of action |
| Cefuroxime | Powder for Injection. | Adult Cefuroxime is prescribed in a single dose of 750 milligrams of the drug with three doses per day. The acute course of the disease can cause a serious increase in the daily dose — up to six grams of antibiotic. |
| Cephalexin | Capsules, tablets, powder for injection. | Adult cephalexin is prescribed to receive 0.25-1 grams of the drug four times a day, depending on the intensity of the infection. The course of using Cephalexin for angina is 7-14 days. After improving the clinical picture, treatment should continue for several days to achieve the desired results. |
| Cefepime | Powder for parenteral solution. | A single dose of cefepime for adults is one gram. The number of receptions – twice a day. The duration of treatment is seven to ten days. |
Loading...
