Is Cephalosporin or Amoxicillin better for treating fever caused by the common cold?
May 10, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Guo Xiheng
Introduction
For fever caused by bacterial upper respiratory tract infections, cefalexin capsules are effective; for those caused by viruses, amoxicillin capsules are recommended. If close contact with a patient with bacterial cold leads to symptoms such as dryness, itching in the throat, and fever, cefalexin capsules are highly sensitive to bacteria and can inhibit bacterial activity after administration.
Generally, "cephalosporin" refers to cefalexin capsules, and "amoxicillin" refers to amoxicillin capsules. If fever due to upper respiratory tract infection is caused by bacteria, cefalexin capsules are recommended; if it is caused by a virus, amoxicillin capsules are recommended. The detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Cefalexin Capsules
Close contact with individuals suffering from bacterial colds may allow bacteria carried by the patient to enter the respiratory tract via droplets, where they abnormally proliferate and invade areas such as the throat and tonsils, causing inflammatory reactions. This leads to symptoms like dryness, itching in the throat, and fever, and may also result in yellowish secretions. Cefalexin capsules exhibit high sensitivity to bacteria. After administration, they can inhibit bacterial activity, thereby exerting antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Therefore, taking cefalexin capsules is beneficial.
2. Amoxicillin Capsules
If the upper respiratory tract infection is caused by viruses such as coronavirus or echovirus, the pathogenic viruses can attack the human immune system after infection. The inflammatory mediators produced contain certain toxins that cause fever. Additional symptoms may include tearing and congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa. Amoxicillin capsules can rapidly dissolve and rupture these viruses, thus achieving therapeutic effects.
Patients are advised not to take medications blindly to avoid harming their health, and should use medication only under the guidance of a physician. During recovery, attention should be paid to personal hygiene and maintaining regular作息 (daily routines).
