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  2. Antibiotic misuse - Wikipedia

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    Though the current (2007) guidelines dictate more restricted antibiotic use, many dentists [38] and dental patients [39] follow the 1997 guidelines instead, leading to overuse of antibiotics. [40] A study by Imperial College London in February 2017 found that of 20 online websites, 9 would provide antibiotics (illegally) without a prescription ...

  3. Antimicrobial resistance - Wikipedia

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    Studies done in the US show that the indication for treatment of antibiotics, choice of the agent used, and the duration of therapy was incorrect in up to 50% of the cases studied. [36] In 2010 and 2011 about a third of antibiotic prescriptions in outpatient settings in the United States were not necessary. [ 37 ]

  4. Antibiotic use in the United States poultry farming industry

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    As of 2016, over 70% of FDA approved antibiotics were utilized in modern, high production poultry farms to prevent, control, and treat disease. [5] The FDA released a report in 2009 estimating that 29 million pounds (13 kt) of antibiotics had been used in livestock in that year alone. [ 6 ]

  5. Cetirizine - Wikipedia

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    Use in pregnancy appears safe, but use during breastfeeding is not recommended. [8] The medication works by blocking histamine H 1 receptors, mostly outside the brain. [6] Cetirizine can be used for paediatric patients. The main side effect to be cautious about is somnolence. [9] It was patented in 1983 [10] [11] and came into medical use in ...

  6. Antibiotic sensitivity testing - Wikipedia

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    In clinical medicine, antibiotics are most frequently prescribed on the basis of a person's symptoms and medical guidelines.This method of antibiotic selection is called empiric therapy, [1] and it is based on knowledge about what bacteria cause an infection, and to what antibiotics bacteria may be sensitive or resistant. [1]

  7. Multiple drug resistance - Wikipedia

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    Use the appropriate antimicrobial for an infection; e.g. no antibiotics for viral infections; Identify the causative organism whenever possible; Select an antimicrobial which targets the specific organism, rather than relying on a broad-spectrum antimicrobial; Complete an appropriate duration of antimicrobial treatment (not too short and not ...

  8. Levocetirizine - Wikipedia

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    Use in pregnancy appears safe but has not been well studied and use when breastfeeding is of unclear safety. [5] It is classified as a second-generation antihistamine and works by blocking histamine H 1-receptors. [6] [3] Levocetirizine was approved for medical use in the United States in 2007, [3] and is available as a generic medication. [4]

  9. Dental antibiotic prophylaxis - Wikipedia

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    Dental antibiotic prophylaxis is the administration of antibiotics to a dental patient for prevention of harmful consequences of bacteremia, that may be caused by invasion of the oral flora into an injured gingival or peri-apical vessel during dental treatment.