Question

What are antibiotics what per cautions must be taken while taking antibiotics 8

Answer 1

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Antibiotics are medicines produced by certain micro-organisms to kill other disease-causing micro-organisms. Precautions to be taken while using antibiotics are:

i. Antibiotics should be taken under the supervision of a well qualified doctor.

ii. Course (intake) of antibiotics should be completed as prescribed by the doctor.

iii. Antibiotics should be taken in the right amount and at the right time. A wrong dose of antibiotics makes the drug ineffective. Also, excessive consumption of drugs may kill the useful bacteria present in our body.

Answer 2

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Antibiotics are the medicines which kill or stop the growth of the disease-causing microbes. They are manufactured by growing specific microorganisms. They are used to cure a variety of diseases.

It is important to take antibiotic only on the advice of a qualified doctor. One must finish the course prescribed by the doctor to make the drug more effective. Antibiotics must not be taken unnecessarily because it may kill beneficial bacteria also. Antibiotics are, however, not effective against cold and flu as they are caused by viruses.

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