Question 9

What are antibiotics? What precautions must be taken while taking antibiotics?

Answer

Antibiotics: Those substances which are obtained from certain microorganisms are called antibiotics. It is a medicine which is used for destroying bacteria and curing infections. Antibiotics are taken in the form of tablets, capsules or injections which are used to kill or stop the growth of pathogens.

For example: Penicillin, tetracycline etc.

Precautions to be taken while taking antibiotics:

  1. Antibiotics should be taken in the proper doze only on the advice of a doctor.
  2. Course prescribed by the doctor should be complete.
  3. Over dose of antibiotics should be avoided as they can destroy useful microorganisms in body.
  4. Do not take antibiotics in healthy condition.

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