Ineffective amoxicillin for sore throat may be caused by infectious bacteria that do not agree with the antimicrobial spectrum of amoxicillin, or by viral infections, hard scratches, etc. Interventions can be made through general treatment, medication, and other measures.
The causes of sore throat are more complex, and antibiotics such as amoxicillin are mainly aimed at the treatment of throat disorders caused by infection with sensitive bacteria.
If taking the drug does not control the symptoms of sore throat, but there is indeed evidence of bacterial infection such as elevated blood leukocytes and localized pus and moss, it may be that the infecting organisms are inconsistent with the antibacterial spectrum of the drug, and it is recommended that drug sensitivity and bacterial culture tests be performed, and the treatment be replaced with a more sensitive antibiotic.
In addition, sore throat can also be seen in colds and other viral infections, as well as pharyngeal mucosal injury and other conditions. For colds and other viral infections, only the use of amoxicillin treatment is ineffective, you can take oral acyclovir and other antiviral treatment, with more water, light diet, if the pain is serious, you can take ibuprofen and other analgesic drugs.
Pharyngeal mucosal injury due to fishbone, violent coughing and other reasons, can also be improved by taking ibuprofen and other analgesic drugs to improve the pain symptoms, and at the same time need to pay attention to maintain oral hygiene, to avoid infection of the mucosa of the injury.
In addition to the above reasons, other causes may also lead to sore throat take amoxicillin ineffective, such as angina and other diseases may also lead to radiating pain in the throat. The appearance of a sore throat, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner; the above drugs need to be used under the guidance of a clinician.