Osteoporosis is common in people with cystic fibrosis (a build-up of mucus in the lungs). This is due to poor absorption of fat, which leads to vitamin D deficiency. Calcitriol taken by mouth appears to increase calcium absorption.
Antibiotics such as penicillin and amoxicillin (Amoxil) are used for a variety of infections that may result after dental procedures. Erythromycin (Benzamycin, Emgel, Ery, Ilotycin, Staticin) is usually prescribed when patients have allergies to penicillin or amoxicillin (Amoxil).
Definition of antibiotic. 1. Concept of antibiotic. The word antibiotic is a Greek cultismo, coined in 1942 by the Doctor in biochemistry of Ukrainian nationality, Selman Waksman, coming from biÅtikos consisting of anti meaning against; bio = life and tea room which can be translated as referred to.