As you know, diarrhea is not a disease, but a symptom that indicates the presence of some pathological changes in the intestine caused by various causes. Depending on the nature of the disease, accompanied by diarrhea, prescribe different medications. If diarrhea is caused by an infectious lesion of the intestine, Metronidazole is the most effective medicine for diarrhea.
Relating to the group of antimicrobial and antiprotozoal agents, Metronidazole is used to treat the following diseases:
- Ulcers caused by bacteria Helicobacter pylori.
- Infectious diseases in anaerobic microflora.
- Giardiasis, amebiasis, trichomoniasis.
- Diseases of the teeth and many others.
For metronidazole administration against diarrhea, a stool test is performed for the presence of bacteria that are sensitive to Metronidazole. For the treatment of diarrhea caused by other causes, or viruses, bacteria insensitive to Metronidazole, the use of this drug is useless.
Given the selective activity of the drug, Metronidazole is not suitable for rapid elimination of diarrhea if its cause is unknown. Course of treatment Metronidazole diarrhea is from seven to twelve days, depending on the physical condition and severity of the course of the disease. Metronidazole with diarrhea can be combined with antibiotics and sulfonamides. Contraindicated its use in breastfeeding, in pregnant women, as well as with active diseases of the central nervous system and violations of hematopoiesis.
Ciprofloxacin for diarrhea
Ciprofloxacin has a bactericidal effect in a very wide range. Indications for its use are diseases:
- Genitourinary system( cystitis, endometritis, prostatitis, pyelonephritis, urethritis, etc.).
- ENT organs and respiratory system( pneumonia, bronchitis, otitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis).
- Skin and bone diseases.
- Infectious lesions of the gastrointestinal tract, accompanied by diarrhea.
To the preparation are sensitive:
- Enterobacteria.
- Gram-negative bacteria( Holmophilus, Pasteurella multocida, etc.).
- Intracellular pathogens. Gram-positive anaerobic bacteria.
The mechanism of drug exposure is the violation of DNA replication and the synthesis of bacterial cell proteins, inhibiting the DNA-gyrase enzyme of bacteria, stopping the development of diarrhea. The drug acts both on the microorganisms in the process of reproduction, and on those that are in a state of rest. Ciprofloxacin is used for diarrhea in the form of tablets and for intravenous administration. Overdosing can cause seizures, dizziness, abdominal pain, vomiting, increased diarrhea and even kidney or liver failure. The drug is rapidly absorbed, and its use is not dependent on food intake.
Biseptol for diarrhea
Included in Biseptolum sulfamethoxazole and trimetroprim, prevent reproduction, and destroy harmful bacteria. Such properties of the drug manifests itself in relation to streptococci, dysentery, protheus, E. coli and rod of typhoid fever. The maximum effect of Biseptolum in diarrhea is achieved three hours after taking the medication and is maintained for seven hours.
When infections of the digestive tract with diarrhea, the duration of treatment is no more than five days. Despite a very wide range of effects, starting with angina and pneumonia, and ending with cholera, Biseptol has a number of contraindications. It can not be used by pregnant women, people with impaired kidney and liver function, intolerance of certain components, as well as diseases of the circulatory system, kidney failure.