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).
All antibiotics are grouped into classes by the pharmacological properties. Different antibiotics have different chemical compound and provide different action. Antibiotics classes: 1  Penicillin-a class including Amoxicillin, Ampicillin, Augmentin. 2  Penicillin provide bactericidal action. 3  Cephalosporin a class similar to Penicillin, used in treatment of bacteria resistant to Penicillin.