Title: Antibiotics Recommended for Infected Wounds | Healthfully
Headings: Antibiotics Recommended for Infected Wounds
Antibiotics Recommended for Infected Wounds
1. Cephalexin
2. Amoxicillin
3. Augmentin

Content: Augmentin
Written by Dr. Scott Fannin
18 December, 2018
An infection is the growth of a parasitic organism, also called a germ, within the body. The onset of an infection is sudden, causing pain and swelling around the wound. Those germs, more commonly bacteria, attach to the tissues preventing the wound from healing. The bacteria can also enter the blood through the vein and cause a severe infection or sepsis. The antibiotic is chosen based on the bacteria present. Oral antibiotics are taken by mouth, while IV antibiotics are administered through a needle directly into the bloodstream. 1. Cephalexin
Cephalexin is a semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with a spectrum of antibiotic activity similar to the penicillins 2. It is used in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria, such as urinary tract infections, ear infections and skin infections. It works by hindering with the ability of the bacterial cells to buildup and repair its cell wall, according to Drugs.com.