Non-Antibiotic
Prescription Medicine for Sinus Infections
Since antibiotics are only effective against bacterial
sinus infections and are known to create subsequent yeast infestations,
there are other prescription medications which may help alleviate
viral and fungal sinus infections, such as quinolone and fluconazole
drugs.
Quinolone:
A common prescription is “quinolone” antibacterial medicine.
Quinolones are comparatively weak against the new super bacteria,
but can be effective without encouraging the growth of fungus or killing
good intestinal flora. Side
Effects: May have deteriorating effects on tendon tissue.
Fluconazole:
The “fluconazole” prescription drugs, which are fungicides
(anti-fungal medication), are more effective than antibiotics on sinus
infections because fungus that grows in mucus is often a form of yeast
(link to candida page) and antibiotics (link to antibiotics page)
can create more yeast. A fluconazole specifically targets and kills
yeast fungus. Whether from bacteria
or virus, a sinus infection can have fungal yeast develop in the
thickened mucus. And an infection that starts as viral can also
end up attracting bacteria and fungus due to constriction
of the airways.
“Fluconazoles” include prescription
medicine for things like vaginal yeast and toenail fungus. There
are now fluconazole nasal sprays for the sinuses. Given in their
ingestible form to reach intestinal and vaginal yeast, a fluconazole
will be more effective than topical creams for overall cleansing.
Side Effects: Fluconazole drugs can produce a
crampy stomach and dizziness, or cause a reaction called “die
off” which can make you feel sicker before feeling better.
But this is a good sign – it usually means they are getting
to the root source of the problem. A toxic system will feel imbalanced
while the toxins are being removed. These symptoms should subside.
Taken for long periods, some fluconazole drugs
can have adverse effects on liver function. Doctors generally know
this and watch their patients. There are many herbal aids to guard
the liver. VÄXA makes a product called Liver Formula that can
keep the liver detoxified and regenerated, and is soon introducing
a homeopathic alternative to fluconazole spray - a nasal irrigation
product called Sinus Relief.
Like antibiotics, a fluconazole prescription should
be completely finished. Any other medication being taken should
be discussed between doctor and patient to avoid negative interaction.
Alternatives: Learning about Homeopathic and Natural Sinus
Remedies
Homeopathy, herbs, natural medicine and
even grandma’s quick home remedies are still a vital source
against pesky chronic ailments like sinus infections. See our
homeopathic and natural remedies page for sinus infections to
get fully educated on the many options before - or in addition to
– opting for prescription medication.
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