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Can Avelox Helps In Treating Appendicitis?
Question: Just wondering if Avelox can treat Appendicitis , is some cases ?
Brief Answer:
No
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Avelox is a broad-spectrum antibiotic meaning that it is active against a range of bacteria. These bacteria can be the cause of serious infections in the abdomen and can arise from a perforated appendix following appendicitis. Therefore, Avelox can be used in the treatment of this complication of appendicitis but it is not used to treat appendicitis itself. The treatment of appendicitis is removal of the appendix (appendectomy).
I hope this is helpful. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
No
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Avelox is a broad-spectrum antibiotic meaning that it is active against a range of bacteria. These bacteria can be the cause of serious infections in the abdomen and can arise from a perforated appendix following appendicitis. Therefore, Avelox can be used in the treatment of this complication of appendicitis but it is not used to treat appendicitis itself. The treatment of appendicitis is removal of the appendix (appendectomy).
I hope this is helpful. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
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Dr. Kerry Pottinger
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