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).
As such it is often prescribed for difficult sinus infections when stronger antibiotics are called for. Both CeftinÂ® and KeflexÂ® are popular brand name cephalosporin antibiotics. The latest third generation cephalosporin antibiotic for oral administration is ceftibuten dihydrate under the brand name CedaxÂ®.