Antimicrobials The invasion of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi can cause infection. Normally the immune system fights these off, but sometimes the body needs help to combat the infection. Antimicrobial medicines such as antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals can help cure the infection. Antibiotics attack only bacteria and are not effective for treating viral infections such as colds. Antibiotics can be given topically, orally, or intravenously depending on the site and severity of the infection.
Clinicians prescribe a medicine that seeks out iron in the body and binds to it.
Thus, excess iron can be removed from the body through the urine. Chemotherapy Many cancers are treatable. Chemotherapy is a medicine that attacks cancer cells and either kills them or slows their growth. Dialysis Healthy kidneys clean the blood by removing excess water and waste products. Without normal kidney function, toxins build up in the blood.