Antibiotic Substitution Question: Are there any hospitals currently substituting ceclor with another oral cephalosporin, and which one?
Most hospitals go with the lowest cost alternative to equivalent drugs in a class. As a consequence, each hospital tends to use either low cost generics or have individual contracts with companies to get the lowest cost. There is no one drug they use, except the most cost effective. Skin Rash caused by Tetracycline Question: About 10 yrs. ago I was taking tetracycline and was sun bathing at the same time. Now, whenever I go out in the sun and get just a light burn I break out in a rash that lasts at least two weeks and itches real bad. Usually where the rash is it will make my glands in that area swell up. Am I just hopeless and just need to stay out of the sun period? Answer: Unless you are still taking tetracycline, this is unusual. I’d have your physician check for other problems like lupus, porphyria, etc. Antibiotics and Vaccines Question: There has been a lot of media coverage lately concerning bacteria which have developed a resistance to antibiotics. Is there any reason why it
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