While antibiotics are beneficial in preventing and curing bacterial infections, they can also have some side effects. Each antibiotic can show different side effects. These side effects can be in different forms and severity depending on the age of the person, the immune system, chronic diseases, the severity of the infection, the dose and chemical composition of the drug.
In case of side effects during the use of antibiotics, the benefit/harm balance is considered. If the benefit obtained from the use of antibiotics is too much compared to the side effects, some side effects can be ignored. On the other hand, in case of side effects, other antibiotics that will have the same effect and have less side effects can be tried. Supportive treatment for side effects (stomach protector, anti-nausea, anti-diarrhoea, etc.) can be applied. In life-threatening situations, antibiotic treatment is immediately terminated and side effects are tried to be eliminated.
Possible side effects associated with the use of antibiotics include:
- Nausea, vomiting,
- Mouth sores,
- Cracks on the lip edges,
- Bloating in the abdomen,
- Stomach ache,
- Change in tooth color
- Metallic taste in the mouth,
- Allergic reactions (especially penicillin anaphylaxis),
- Fire,
- Itching,
- Skin rash,
- Skin rashes,
- Respiratory problems,
- Swallowing difficulties,
- Getting fat,
- Anorexia,
- Diarrhea,
- Constipation,
- Diabetes development,
- Hypotension,
- Hypertension,
- Changes in heart rhythm,
- Muscle pains,
- Fungal infections in the genital area in women,
- Deterioration in blood values (anemia, coagulation problems, bleeding disorders, etc.),
- Disturbances in the nervous system (peripheral neuropathy, seizures, etc.),
- Impaired liver function,
- Renal dysfunction.