For most bacterial infections in medically stable patients, oral antibiotics are the standard of care due to ease of use and safety. There are times, though, when oral antibiotics aren’t enough, and it’s then that medical science turns to intravenous (IV) antibiotic therapy.
Often used in hospital settings, IV antibiotics aren’t commonly available for patients with conditions that could benefit from direct-to-bloodstream delivery but that don’t require hospitalization.
At Nizar A. Tejani, MD, PC, in Stockbridge, Georgia, we offer outpatient IV antibiotics to provide you with the benefits of highly concentrated antibiotics that bypass your digestive system, for when conditions warrant.
Since shortly after the introduction of penicillin, certain bacteria have shown resistance to the effects of antibiotics, and over time, the problem has gotten worse, as more and more bacteria mutate to block the effects of our key weapons against them, particularly in pill form.
When you take any medication in pill form, it’s subject to exposure to the effects of the digestive system, designed to break down what you consume for absorption in the gut. Often, some medication is lost during processing, so 1000 milligrams taken orally doesn’t equate to 1000 grams reaching your bloodstream.
IV delivery, however, is a direct route to your bloodstream. If you’re prescribed 1000 mg, your body receives 1000 mg. It’s a guaranteed way to ensure your antibiotics work at their full strength.
Antibiotic IV infusion could be your best option if you have:
Many infections that qualify for IV antibiotics are serious infections with the risk of dangerous complications, such as:
Dr. Tejani may recommend IV antibiotic therapy for other bacterial infections. He’ll discuss your condition with you and explain your treatment options and the consequences of each.
The biggest advantage of receiving IV antibiotics in an outpatient setting is avoiding the difficulty and expense of securing hospital admission for treatment. Reduced patient traffic through our office minimizes the risk of exposure to other infectious agents commonly present in a hospital setting.
Dr. Tejani is an infectious disease professional with the training and experience to recommend the right treatment and dosages for your situation. When you need IV antibiotics, the sooner the better.
Contact Nizar A. Tejani, MD, PC, to learn more about outpatient IV antibiotic therapy. Call or click to request a consultation today.
