People often come into the emergency department with a long list of antibiotics they say they’re allergic to. The problem with this is there may not be many options left for the doctor to prescribe ...

Penicillin for cats is an antibiotic medication derived from the Penicillium fungi. It falls under the beta-lactam class of antibiotics and is primarily used to treat bacterial infections. The drug ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Taking too many antibiotics can be dangerous, especially when you don’t really need them. Most viral infections, like the common cold or a sore throat, usually go away on ...

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Check whether they are carrying an epinephrine pen. If they are, follow the instructions on the side of the pen to use it. Dial 911 or the number of the nearest emergency department. Assist the person ...

NEW YORK -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has ratcheted up its warning about the potential side effects of a class of commonly-prescribed powerful antibiotic, including the drug known by the ...

The Food and Drug Administration issued a safety announcement Thursday, stating “serious side effects” associated with fluoroquinolone antibiotics “generally outweigh the benefits” for patients with ...

Antibiotics are medicines that can fight infections and save millions of lives each year. However, the overuse of antibiotics may contribute to bacterial infections becoming resistant to antibacterial ...

Antibiotics help us to get rid of bacterial infections -- but they can also harm the helpful microbes residing in our guts. Researchers have analyzed the effects of 144 antibiotics on the well-being ...

Amoxicillin can cause various side effects. These include nausea, headache, and diarrhea. Although most amoxicillin side effects are not serious, some people have reported life threatening reactions.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it's strengthening label warnings on a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones because the drugs can lead to disabling side effects, ...

Amoxicillin can be an option for treating severe acne, especially when other antibiotics cannot be used due to allergies or ...