Antibiotics are used to treat or prevent some types of bacterial infections. They aren't effective against viral infections, such as the common cold or flu. Antibiotics should only be prescribed to treat conditions:
1 A normal adult resting heart beat is between 60-100 heartbeats per minute. 2  Some experienced athletes may see their resting heartrate fall below 60 beats per minute. 3  Tachycardia refers to the heart beating too fast at rest-over 100 beats per minute.
Multiply this number by six to get your heart rate (or pulse) per minute. What Is a Normal Pulse? A normal resting heart rate is usually 60-100 beats per minute. Your number may vary. Children tend to have higher resting heart rates than adults. What Is Maximum Heart Rate? The maximum heart rate is, on average, the highest your pulse can get. To calculate your predicted maximum heart rate, use this formula: