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A patient who knows he or she was exposed, or someone who was sexually assaulted, may be offered the same antibiotics used for the treatment of chlamydia. Taken after the exposure, these medications will prevent infection.
In contrast, taking regular medication to prevent chlamydia doesn't make sense, as the risks outweigh the benefits. It's better to use other preventive strategies. (See related question).
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What is the difference between vaccination and medication?
Vaccination is used to prevent a disease and medication is used to treat a disease that someone has.
How else could you say a drug used to prevent seizures?
An anticonvulsant or antiepileptic medication is used to prevent seizures.
Which term describes medication used to prevent rejection of donor tissue?
Immunosuppressant
What is Keppra and what is it used for?
Keppra is an anti-seizure medication and helps to prevent seizures.
What does the medication Mononessa assist with?
The medication with Mononessa is used to prevent pregnancy. In most cases it is used as a contraceptive by females. Though one should note that such medication should be used several weeks before the menstrual cycle.
What medication can be used to prevent scarring after otoplasty?
An anti-inflammatory medication (Kenalog) can be applied to the ear in the event of abnormal scar formation.
What would someone use the medication Zegerid for?
The medication Zegerid is a medication that is used to treat problems of the esophagus and stomach. It is used to treat things such as acid reflux and ulcers. It is also occasionally used to prevent stomach bleeding in patients that are very ill.
What is the medication dipyridamole 25 mg used for?
Dipyridamole works by helping to prevent dangerous blood clots from forming.
What is the use of medicine uricol?
The medication Uricol is used to treat gout. Uricol is used to relieve pain and to help prevent health complications.
A drop of silver nitrate or antibiotic is routinely placed in the eyes of newborn babies to prevent?
gonorrhea
Is there one medication that will prevent both whipworm and lungworm in dogs?
No, there is only a way to help you prevent the whipwormAnother answerThere is a heart worm medication.
What type of medication is administrated to prevent rejection of donor tissue?
autoimmune medication such as azathiroprine
