What are the medications for pharyngitis?
Disease description:
I have been troubled by pharyngitis for a long time. My throat is always dry, itchy, and painful, and I often feel like coughing. I would like to know, what medications are available for treating pharyngitis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lu Cheng
Medications for treating pharyngitis mainly include antibiotics, anti-inflammatory analgesics, antiallergic drugs, and traditional Chinese patent medicines.
For acute pharyngitis caused by bacterial infection, doctors may prescribe antibiotics such as penicillin or azithromycin to eliminate the pathogens. However, it should be noted that antibiotics are ineffective against pharyngitis caused by viral infections.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen, can relieve pain and fever associated with pharyngitis. These medications have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects and can alleviate patient discomfort.
For pharyngitis caused by allergies, antiallergic medications such as cetirizine hydrochloride tablets can help relieve symptoms such as sore throat and foreign body sensation in the throat. Traditional Chinese patent medicines, such as Pharyngitis tablets, Lan Qin oral liquid, Man Yan Shu Ning granules, and Qing Hou Li Yan granules, can effectively alleviate symptoms caused by chronic pharyngitis.
When selecting medications for pharyngitis, it is important to choose appropriate treatments based on the specific cause, severity of the condition, and individual differences, under the guidance of a physician. This helps ensure rational drug use and avoid the misuse of antibiotics and other medications, thereby preventing adverse reactions or the development of drug resistance.
