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Prevention, Antimicrobial (Drug) Resistance

Prevention, Antimicrobial (Drug) Resistance
 



11/12/2013 12:41 PM EST

Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - NIH
Related MedlinePlus Page: Antibiotics

Prevention

To prevent antimicrobial resistance, you and your healthcare provider should discuss the appropriate medicine for your illness. Strictly follow prescription medicine directions, and never share or take medicine that was prescribed for someone else. Talk with your healthcare provider so that he or she has a clear understanding of your symptoms and can decide whether an antimicrobial drug, such as an antibiotic, is appropriate.
Do not save your antibiotic for the next time you get sick. Take the medicine exactly as directed by your healthcare provider. If your healthcare provider has prescribed more than the required dose, appropriately discard leftover medicines once you have completed the prescribed course of treatment. For more information about how to properly dispose of unused medications, visit the Food and Drug Administration Web site.
Healthy lifestyle habits, including proper diet, exercise, and sleeping patterns as well as good hygiene, such as frequent hand washing, can help prevent illness, therefore also preventing the overuse or misuse of medications.

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