抗生素课件课件(英文精品) Safe Use of Antibiotics.pptVIP

Safe Use of Antibiotics March 2011 (Simplified version) What are Antibiotics? Antibiotics are used for treating bacterial infections They do not work for viral infections such as a cold or the flu Are There Any Risks of Using antibiotics? Side effects - Each type of antibiotic has its specific side effects - Common symptoms include: nausea, vomiting, constipation or diarrhoea and headache Allergic reactions - e.g. Skin rash, itchiness and breathlessness - If you have any allergic reaction(s) after taking antibiotics, you should bri