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Typhoid fever
I have diagnosed with typhoid fever. Doctor prescribed cefixime(200mg) and ofloxacin(200mg) and paracetamol 650. Do i need iv antibiotics or not. Thanks.
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No need of iv antibiotics
Use the course of medicine there will be change if no change then take iv antibiotics by doctors suggestion
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Depends on the duration of the infection and the extent of infection... Hydrate well
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You have not mentioned the duration of your symptoms ,or present status
If you are getting better with the medicines prescribed by your doctor , continue with the same
There's no reason to start intravenous antibiotics
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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No need of IV antibiotics
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Depends on the extent of your infection... Need more details and symptoms
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vikas Gupta
General Physician
24 yrs exp
Meerut
Cefexime 400 instead of 200 and add tab azithromycon 500 for 5days
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Kindly consult
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Dr. Subhashis Saha
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6 yrs exp
Kolkata
Talk to a specialist
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Dr. Sarika Rautwar
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Can take above medicine
No need to take iv antibiotics
Avoid spicy and oily food
Drink plenty of water
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
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10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
IV antibiotics aren't usually needed.
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