Should you take anti-inflammatory drugs for a low-grade fever?
Nov 21, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Introduction
Low fever refers to mild fever. Sometimes anti-inflammatory drugs are taken, and sometimes they are not. For bacterial infections, treatment with anti-inflammatory antibiotics such as cephalosporins or macrolides helps suppress and kill bacteria, promoting recovery. Viral infections should be treated with antiviral medications. For fungal infections, it is recommended to follow medical advice and take antifungal drugs, commonly including voriconazole tablets, fluconazole tablets, etc.
Low fever refers to mild fever. Sometimes anti-inflammatory medication is needed, and sometimes it is not, depending on the specific cause of the low fever.
1. Taking anti-inflammatory drugs
There are many causes of low fever, such as infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other pathogens. If the low fever is due to a bacterial infection, treatment with antibiotic medications such as cephalosporins may be taken under a doctor's guidance. Commonly used drugs include cefradine capsules and cephalexin tablets. Alternatively, macrolide antibiotics may be prescribed, such as azithromycin tablets or enteric-coated erythromycin tablets, which help inhibit and kill bacteria and promote recovery.
2. Not taking anti-inflammatory drugs
If the low fever is caused by viral or fungal infections, anti-inflammatory drugs are ineffective. For low fever caused by viral infections, antiviral medications should be taken under medical supervision, such as oseltamivir phosphate granules or ribavirin tablets. For fever resulting from fungal infections, antifungal medications should be taken as directed by a physician, including voriconazole tablets or fluconazole tablets.
Patients are advised to seek timely medical attention when experiencing discomfort and receive standardized treatment under professional guidance to facilitate recovery.
