What medication should be taken in the early stage of mycoplasma pneumonia?

Jan 30, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Li Jingli

Introduction

In general, during the early stage of mycoplasma pneumonia, medications such as tetracycline tablets, amoxicillin capsules, azithromycin dispersible tablets, roxithromycin capsules, and compound licorice tablets may be taken as directed by a physician. It is recommended to seek medical evaluation and follow the doctor's instructions for medication. During treatment, patients should ensure adequate rest and maintain a light diet, which can help promote recovery.

Generally, in the early stage of mycoplasma pneumonia, medications such as tetracycline tablets, amoxicillin capsules, azithromycin dispersible tablets, roxithromycin capsules, and compound licorice tablets may be taken under medical guidance. It is recommended to seek medical evaluation first and then take medication according to the doctor's advice. Specific analysis is as follows:

1. Tetracycline Tablets

Tetracycline tablets are an antibiotic used to treat Mycoplasma infections. They exert their antibacterial effect by inhibiting protein synthesis in Mycoplasma, thereby preventing its growth and reproduction.

2. Amoxicillin Capsules

Amoxicillin capsules are a type of β-lactam antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. This action helps suppress the progression of mycoplasma pneumonia.

3. Azithromycin Dispersible Tablets

Azithromycin dispersible tablets are systemic antibacterial agents used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria, including mycoplasma pneumonia. The drug controls bacterial development by inhibiting protein synthesis, helping to prevent Mycoplasma from infecting the lungs.

4. Roxithromycin Capsules

Roxithromycin capsules belong to the macrolide class of drugs and have antimicrobial activity against various bacteria and certain Mycoplasma species. They are indicated for pharyngitis and tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, sinusitis and otitis media due to susceptible organisms, and also for pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae or Chlamydophila pneumoniae.

5. Compound Licorice Tablets

Compound licorice tablets contain ingredients such as licorice extract powder, opium powder, and camphor. The licorice extract has anti-inflammatory and antitussive effects, which can reduce inflammatory responses and help relieve cough associated with early-stage mycoplasma pneumonia, thus preventing symptom progression.

During treatment, patients should ensure adequate rest and maintain a light diet to support recovery.

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Can Mycoplasma pneumonia cause white lung?

Mycoplasma pneumoniae may lead to white lung. In some special cases, Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection might cause severe pulmonary lesions, resulting in white lung. If Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection is not timely controlled, the inflammation may continue to worsen, with large amounts of inflammatory exudates accumulating in the alveoli and pulmonary interstitium. When the exudates reach a certain level, the lungs may exhibit white areas on imaging studies.