Ciprofloxacin belongs to the quinolone antibiotics; Erythromycin Succinate belongs to the macrolide antibiotics, the antibacterial spectrum of the two are different, and the patient’s sensitivity to the drug is not the same, so you can’t be sure that which drug is better, and only the most suitable drug for the patient’s condition.
1. Ciprofloxacin: belongs to the broad-spectrum antibacterial drugs, for sensitive bacteria caused by respiratory tract infections, genitourinary tract infections, intestinal infections, skin and soft tissue infections have better efficacy.
2. Erythromycin: it is mainly used for respiratory tract infections caused by hemolytic streptococcus and streptococcus pneumoniae which are resistant to or allergic to β-lactams, soft tissue skin infections, diphtheria, gas gangrene, tetanus, syphilis, and infections caused by mycoplasma and chlamydia.
The main adverse reactions of ciprofloxacin are gastrointestinal reactions such as nausea, loss of appetite, neurological reactions such as dizziness, headache, drowsiness, and allergic reactions such as rash, itching, etc. It is contraindicated for patients who are allergic to this drug and quinolones. It is not suitable for children, pregnant women and lactating women, and should be used with caution in people with epilepsy or central nervous system disease.
Erythromycin ethylsuccinate main adverse reactions are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and other gastrointestinal reactions, some patients may experience hearing loss, but also drug fever, skin rash and other allergic reactions. The presence of severe liver function impairment, allergic to the product is prohibited, pregnant women are prohibited, lactating women should be cautious.
It is recommended that patients go to the hospital to improve the auxiliary examination to clarify the condition, the drug needs to be used under the guidance of a professional physician.