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Overview of Antibiotics
Selecting an Antibiotic
Antibiotic Resistance
Taking Antibiotics
Taking antibiotics to prevent infections
Taking antibiotics during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Home Antibiotic Therapy
Side Effects of Antibiotics
Allergic Reactions to Antibiotics
Aminoglycosides
Use of Aminoglycosides During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Aztreonam
Use of Aztreonam During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Carbapenems
Use of Carbapenems During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Cephalosporins
Use of Cephalosporins During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Chloramphenicol
Use of Chloramphenicol During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Clindamycin
Use of Clindamycin During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Daptomycin
Use of Daptomycin During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Fluoroquinolones
Use of Fluoroquinolones During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Fosfomycin
Use of Fosfomycin During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Glycopeptides and Lipoglycopeptides
Use of Glycopeptides and Lipoglycopeptides During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Lefamulin
Use of Lefamulin During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Macrolides
Use of Macrolides During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Metronidazole and Tinidazole
Use of Metronidazole or Tinidazole During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Mupirocin
Nitrofurantoin
Use of Nitrofurantoin During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Oxazolidinones: Linezolid and Tedizolid
Use of Linezolid and Tedizolid During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Penicillins
Use of Penicillins During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Polypeptides
Use of Polypeptides During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Quinupristin and Dalfopristin
Use of Quinupristin/Dalfopristin During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Rifamycins
Use of Rifamycins During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Sulfonamides
Use of Sulfonamides During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Tetracyclines
Use of Tetracyclines During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Tigecycline
Use of Tigecycline During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Trimethoprim and Sulfamethoxazole
Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding