Antibiotics for colon colitis: what medicines are suitable for treatment
Colitis is called inflammation of the mucosa of the large intestine. The causes of this disease can be infections, unhealthy food, stress, heredity, improperly selected medications or illiterate use of them and much more. Antibiotics for colitis are prescribed only if the disease was caused by an infection.
Such preparations in colitis of the intestine may be prescribed only by the attending physician. In severe cases, antibiotic therapy can be combined with the use of sulfonamides. Uncontrolled intake of antibiotics by amateurs of self-medication can cause serious complications in the operation of the colon, destruction of its microflora, the appearance of fever and spasmodic pains in the abdomen, which aggravates the course of the disease.
Indications and contraindications
Antibiotics are medicines whose mission is to destroy bacteria that cause the growth of infectious diseases. There are many types of antibiotics, they are all different, since their action is directed at different groups of pathogens. But in spite of the fact that these are quite strong medications, any antibiotics can not cure any disease.
Most antibiotics are detrimental to the beneficial bacterial flora of the intestinal mucosa, they are capable of provoking the development of colitis. But there are antibiotics that are used to treat this disease.
The administration of antibiotics for colon colitis depends on the type of pathology. For example, antibiotics for the treatment of infectious colitis prevent the multiplication of pathogenic bacteria in the body. Treatment of ulcerative colitis is carried out jointly using antibiotics and sulfonamides.
The administration of antibiotics in colitis is necessary to inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria, and anti-inflammatory agents effectively reduce irritation and swelling of the intestinal mucosa.
Indications for the appointment of antibiotics in colitis is the presence of an intestinal infection in the body, which led to inflammatory changes in the mucosa of the colon.
All intestinal infections are divided into three groups: :
- bacterial;
- viral;
- parasitic.
Most often colitis develops as a result of shigellosis dysentery and salmonellosis, the causative agents of these diseases are Shigella and Salmonella, respectively. Cases of tuberculous colitis of the intestine are less common. Also, the disease can cause viruses by the type of intestinal flu. Parasitic origin of colitis is the infection of the body with amoebas or amoebic dysentery, giardiasis.
All these infectious agents provoke an inflammatory process in the large intestine and require the appointment of antibiotic therapy. What antibiotics in colitis of the intestine to take the patient, only the doctor decides. But before proceeding to treatment with these drugs, it is important to undergo appropriate diagnostics, which will determine the infectious agent that caused the pathology.
Contraindications to the use of antibiotics for colitis :
- hypersensitivity to the drug;
- presence of fungal infections;
- disorders of the liver and kidneys;
- hematopoiesis.
With caution, take antibiotics for colon colitis if you are inclined to allergic reactions, as well as children under 12 years old.
Overview of the popular drugs
Let us consider which antibiotics are used most often in colon colitis.
Alpha Normix in colitis
Alpha Normix is a broad spectrum antibiotic. Due to the pronounced bactericidal effect, this drug is often prescribed for the treatment of colitis. It forms a link with bacterial enzymes, inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial proteins and RNA, as a result of which the bactericidal action of the preparation is determined with respect to the bacterial flora sensitive to it.
The antibacterial effect of Alpha Normix is aimed at reducing the pathogenic bacterial load on the intestines, which causes pathological conditions in colitis.
Alpha Normix has the following spectrum of action: :
- inhibits the synthesis of ammonia caused by bacterial flora;
- reduces the amount of pathogenic bacteria in the colon;
- reduces high levels of proliferation;
- neutralizes antigenic stimulation;
- minimizes the likelihood of complications of an infectious nature.
Side effects of :
- from the cardiovascular system - increased blood pressure;
- from the side of the nervous system - migraine, insomnia;
- from the side of the eyes - diplopia;
- on the part of the respiratory system - dyspnea, nasal congestion, dryness in the oropharynx;
- from the gastrointestinal tract - flatulence, abdominal pain, stool disorders, tenesmus, dyspeptic disorders, rarely - anorexia, dry lips;
- from the urinary system - polyuria, glucosuria, hematuria.
Patients who have reached the age of 12 years, if the doctor has not indicated a different order of application, Alpha Normix is prescribed 1 tablet every 8 hours, or 1800 mg of the drug per day. The course of treatment is up to 7 days.
Levomycetin for colitis
Levomycetin is an antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative microflora, with a pronounced bactericidal effect. After oral administration, Levomycetin is rapidly absorbed and absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract.
Side effects:
- from the gastrointestinal tract - dyspeptic disorders, diarrhea, dysbiosis, irritation of the oral mucosa;
- from the side of the hematopoiesis - erythrocytopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia;
- from the side of the nervous system - depression, optic neuritis, migraine;
- Allergic reactions - rash on the skin, swelling.
Levomycetin is available in the form of tablets and powder for injection. Tablets are taken 30 minutes before meals 250-500 mg 4 times a day. The preparation in the form of a powder is diluted with water for injection in a volume of 2 ml and is administered intramuscularly. The course of treatment is determined by the doctor.
Furazolidone in colitis
Furazolidone is an antibiotic of the nitrofuran group, which has a pronounced antimicrobial effect against gram-negative aerobic flora. The pharmacological effect of furazolidone in colitis depends on the dosage of the drug.
Side effects of :
- from the gastrointestinal tract - dyspeptic disorders, decreased appetite;
- from the cardiovascular system - lowering blood pressure;
- from the side of the nervous system - headache, general weakness, fatigue;
- allergic reactions - urticaria, fever.
Furazolidone is taken internally. Tablets can not be chewed or crushed, only swallowed whole, washed down with water. Adults are prescribed 100-150 mg of furazolidone after meals 4 times a day for 5-10 days. The course of treatment depends on the severity of the pathological process.
Basic rules for the administration of antibiotics for colitis
Treatment of colitis with antibiotics, no matter how modern and safe, can lead to impaired intestinal function, which increases the risk of exacerbation of chronic colitis.
To support the work of the intestine and the normalization of microflora in conjunction with antibiotic therapy, it is recommended to take Nystatin 500,000-1000000 units daily. You can replace Colibacterin in a dosage of 100-200 grams 2 times a day 30 minutes after eating.
Antibiotics for colitis are used to destroy the pathogenic flora in the intestine, but taking these drugs can enhance existing diarrhea. It is necessary to inform the doctor immediately if the clinical picture of colitis worsens, and dizziness, breathing problems, joint pain and bruises under the eyes appear. Urgently call for an ambulance if there is a swelling of the lips, throat, or bleeding of an unclear etiology, which was not there before.
If a doctor has prescribed antibiotics to treat colitis, tell him which medications you are taking at the moment. Some medicines in combination with antibacterial drugs can have an undesirable effect.
Antibiotics are most often not prescribed for ulcerative colitis of the intestine, but the physician can prescribe them if other methods of therapeutic treatment have proved ineffective. In other cases, antibiotic therapy is not used, since the effectiveness of antibiotics for ulcerative colitis has not been proven.
If colitis is provoked by prolonged uncontrolled prescription of antibiotics to treat another disease - a state of antibiotic-associated colitis occurs. In this case, the drug is immediately canceled and an additional rehabilitation treatment is prescribed for the patient with the obligatory restoration of impaired intestinal microflora. More on how to restore the intestines after antibiotics →
The main method of treating colitis is diet therapy and the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle. Antibiotics for the treatment of colitis are prescribed, provided that the disease has arisen as a result of intestinal infection. Also, the use of antibiotic therapy is justified in the case of chronic colitis, if bacterial infection of the affected colon mucosa occurred.
Antibiotics for the treatment of colitis are not a panacea, so it is important to exercise caution and avoid self-medication with these medications to avoid the consequences of their use.
Author: Olga Rogozhkina, doctor,
specially for Moizhivot.ru
