Certain drugs require twice a day or three times a day administration in order to obtain optimal levels in the patient. Dosing less than the recommended number of times can lead to treatment failure and antibiotic resistance. Treatment must be continued for the prescribed period of time. Stopping medication too soon can lead to the failure of eliminating the infection. The goal of antibacterial therapy is to aid in the elimination of the infecting agent from the patient.
Antibiotics play only a partial role, the host's immune system is required to clear the infection.
Supportive care and good nutrition are essential for a successful outcome. All rights reserved.