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Can I Take Rifampicin And Linezolid For Folliculitis On Scalp?
Question: i have been having folliculities for a year on scalpe and since a day have boil inside nose. I have applied mupricroin inside nose .
i had taken the culture and sensititvtiy tests and was put on linozolid 4 months back for a week which cleared it then.
the doctor at that time had asked me to start a course of rifamycin for a month which i did not since it was cleared after taking linozolid for a week.
1. Since it has come back and is recurrence, can i take rifampicin and linezolid again?
2. are rifampicin and rifampin the same drugs?
3. can i take both linezolid and rifampin together? As this was prescribed b
please note that i had taken linezolid once for a week 6 month back and once for a week 3 month back for the same situation.
i had taken the culture and sensititvtiy tests and was put on linozolid 4 months back for a week which cleared it then.
the doctor at that time had asked me to start a course of rifamycin for a month which i did not since it was cleared after taking linozolid for a week.
1. Since it has come back and is recurrence, can i take rifampicin and linezolid again?
2. are rifampicin and rifampin the same drugs?
3. can i take both linezolid and rifampin together? As this was prescribed b
please note that i had taken linezolid once for a week 6 month back and once for a week 3 month back for the same situation.
Brief Answer:
Yes. You can take these medications again.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. Upload the culture and sensitivity report.
2. Rifampicin and Rifampin are the same medication.
3. You can take Rifampicin and Linezolid.
4. Let your doctor decide the dose and duration of the treatment.
5. Get a skin specialists opinio for the scalp problem.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Yes. You can take these medications again.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. Upload the culture and sensitivity report.
2. Rifampicin and Rifampin are the same medication.
3. You can take Rifampicin and Linezolid.
4. Let your doctor decide the dose and duration of the treatment.
5. Get a skin specialists opinio for the scalp problem.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
does a white boil inside nose always dangerous ? I've got this fourth time in one year .
should I take antioxidant biotics each time it happens ?
the boil is not painful .
what can be done to prevent this ?
should I take antioxidant biotics each time it happens ?
the boil is not painful .
what can be done to prevent this ?
Brief Answer:
A recurrent boil in the nose needs medical attention.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. This ares (comprising the lower half of the nose, vestibule and the upper lip) is known as the dangerous area of the face as unlike the rest of the face, the blood drains into the eye and brain before it goes back to the heart. Hence infections can spread rapidly.
2. You need to take antibiotics every time, though under medical supervision.
3. Some times it can be a blocked gland or a hair follicle. Get the site checked by an ENT Specialist. Get a blood test to rule out diabetes. A nasal swab will help identify the causative organism.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
A recurrent boil in the nose needs medical attention.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. This ares (comprising the lower half of the nose, vestibule and the upper lip) is known as the dangerous area of the face as unlike the rest of the face, the blood drains into the eye and brain before it goes back to the heart. Hence infections can spread rapidly.
2. You need to take antibiotics every time, though under medical supervision.
3. Some times it can be a blocked gland or a hair follicle. Get the site checked by an ENT Specialist. Get a blood test to rule out diabetes. A nasal swab will help identify the causative organism.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for the detailed response doctor.
It certainly is caused by the same bacteria as my scalp as I've been having these on and off past a year .
I've got one white boil on my upper lip and one small one inside nostril.
What anti biotics do you recommend me to start with ?
As per my last test rifampin and linezolid were reactive . Since I would be able to get a doctors appointment only after 12 hours I'd like to know if I should start any anti biotics right away .
I don't have a copy of my last test report.
It certainly is caused by the same bacteria as my scalp as I've been having these on and off past a year .
I've got one white boil on my upper lip and one small one inside nostril.
What anti biotics do you recommend me to start with ?
As per my last test rifampin and linezolid were reactive . Since I would be able to get a doctors appointment only after 12 hours I'd like to know if I should start any anti biotics right away .
I don't have a copy of my last test report.
Brief Answer:
Intravenous Medication.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. Yes, you can start the antibiotics.
2. I recommend that you get admitted and take an iv course of antibiotics, decided on the culture and sensitivity reports, preferably with MIC (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration) values.
3. An Infectious Disease Specialist will be able to determine the exact combination and duration of the medication.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Intravenous Medication.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. Yes, you can start the antibiotics.
2. I recommend that you get admitted and take an iv course of antibiotics, decided on the culture and sensitivity reports, preferably with MIC (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration) values.
3. An Infectious Disease Specialist will be able to determine the exact combination and duration of the medication.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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