A doctor has spoken out about the dangers of antibiotics in some cases

Natalya Leontieva, a general practitioner, has told when antibiotics can be dangerous.

In a conversation with RuNews24.Ru on Tuesday, February 4, the specialist stressed that antibiotics fight only bacteria and are ineffective against viruses (flu, acute respiratory viral infections), fungi or parasites. Incorrect choice of antibiotics, their dosage or course duration can lead to resistance of bacteria to treatment and other negative consequences.

Only a doctor can determine the need for antibiotics, the appropriate drug and dosage.

"Sudden death directly caused by taking antibiotics is extremely rare. However, there are situations when antibiotics can really bring to a fatal outcome," Leontieva emphasized.

She explained that the cause can be anaphylactic shock, which develops within a few minutes after taking the drug. Such a situation requires immediate medical attention.

Also antibiotics can cause other severe allergic conditions, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis, clarifies aif.ru. In these conditions, damage to the skin and mucous membranes is recorded, the person requires hospitalization.

In addition, antibiotics disrupt the balance of intestinal microflora, which can lead to the development of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. In debilitated patients, this can also be fatal.

In addition, some antibiotics can lead to sudden death in people with a predisposition to heart rhythm disorders. An improperly prescribed drug or an infection that is too severe can lead to sepsis, the body's life-threatening reaction to infection.

The therapist reminded us that antibiotics can interact with other medications, enhancing or weakening their effects.

January 29, therapist Nadezhda Chernyshova in a conversation with the website aif.ru warned that it is not recommended to knock down the temperature, even if it rises above 38 degrees. Antipyretic agents can reduce the effect of resistance of the body, notes 360.ru. According to the specialist, high temperature activates the immune system and triggers the rapid production of antibodies that cope with microbes. Also at such a body temperature increases the effectiveness of antibiotics, reports kp.ru.

Prior to this, January 15, therapist Natalia Leontieva noted the inexpediency of antibiotics in the treatment of influenza. According to her, they can cause side effects and contribute to the development of resistance of microorganisms to antibiotics, RT noted.

On January 5, The Guardian newspaper reported that in the next 25 years, about 40 million people may die as a result of the development of resistance to antibiotics. Elderly people are at risk.

In December, the Institute of Cytology of the Russian Academy of Sciences (INTS RAS) said that a complex of nisin and a number of flavonoids can increase the effectiveness of antibiotics, notes NSN.