Treatment drugs and side effects of mycoplasma pneumonia in children

The treatment drugs for pediatric mycoplasma pneumonia mainly include azithromycin and erythromycin, and its side effects mainly include gastrointestinal discomfort, allergic reactions, cardiac discomfort reactions, liver damage, etc.

1. Azithromycin

Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic drug with anti-inflammatory, anti-infective effects, and also has the effect of inhibiting bacterial growth. If the patient does not follow the doctor's instructions to take the medication on time, it may cause adverse reactions in the gastrointestinal tract, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, etc., and even accompanied by abdominal pain.

2. Erythromycin

Erythromycin is an antibiotic that has anti-inflammatory, anti-infective effects, and also has the effect of inhibiting bacterial growth. If the patient does not follow the doctor's instructions to take the medication on time, it may cause adverse reactions in the gastrointestinal tract, such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, etc., and even accompanied by symptoms of loss of appetite.

3. Other drugs

If the patient has a fever, it can also be treated with drugs such as ibuprofen suspension and acetaminophen granules as prescribed. At the same time, patients can also be treated with drugs such as ambroxol hydrochloride oral solution and dextromethorphan hydrobromide granules as prescribed.

4. Side effects

Azithromycin is irritating, and if the patient does not follow the doctor's instructions to take the medication on time, it may irritate the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in gastrointestinal discomfort, such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, etc., and even accompanied by nausea and vomiting.

5. Other drugs

If the patient is allergic to erythromycin, it can also be treated with other drugs as prescribed, such as roxithromycin, clarithromycin, fluoroquinolones, etc.

Patients are advised to use the above drugs under the guidance of a doctor and avoid self-medication to avoid adverse reactions that may lead to aggravation of the condition. Patients should avoid taking the above drugs with caffeinated beverages to avoid affecting the effect of the drugs.