Related to potential drug purchases for pro-actively assembling meds, I searched for treatments for Tetanus. I may do this for a few other illnesses and just focus on those.
https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/229594-medication?form=fpf#2
Treatments for Tetanus:
Class Summary
These agents are used to eradicate clostridial organisms in the wound, which may produce tetanus toxin. They are administered to patients with clinical tetanus; however, their efficacy is questioned. Penicillin G was long considered the drug of choice, but metronidazole is now considered the antibiotic of choice.
Although tetracyclines are an alternative in patients who have a history of serious allergic reactions to penicillin or metronidazole (eg, urticaria, anaphylaxis), strong consideration should be given to desensitizing the patient to penicillin before resorting to alternative agents. Large doses of antibiotic are recommended to favor diffusion into the devitalized tissue.
Metronidazole (Flagyl)
Metronidazole is active against various anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. It appears to be absorbed into cells, and intermediate-metabolized compounds that are formed bind DNA and inhibit protein synthesis, causing cell death. A 10- to 14-day course of treatment is recommended. Some consider it the drug of choice in tetanus because of its safety profile, efficient penetration into wounds and abscesses, and negligible central nervous system (CNS) excitation.
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Related to potential drug purchases for pro-actively assembling meds, I searched for treatments for Tetanus. I may do this for a few other illnesses and just focus on those.
https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/229594-medication?form=fpf#2 |
In my prior post about Tetanus meds, there's more. Anti-toxins, anti-bacterials, anti-convulsants etc. This one is also on the kit list:
Doxycycline (Vibramycin, Doryx, Doxy 100, Adoxa, Monodox)
Doxycycline inhibits protein synthesis and thus bacterial growth by binding to 30S and possibly 50S ribosomal subunits of susceptible bacteria. A 10- to 14-day course of treatment is recommended.
ransomnote: As xone points out, a Tetanus infection, once symptomatic, is not 'curable' and must run its course, so I think the emphasis would be on destroying the bacteria ASAP once wounded in hopes of not becoming symptomatic. But it is survivable:
"Is it possible to survive tetanus?
With proper treatment, less than 15% of infected people die. Wounds on the head or face seem to be more dangerous than those on other parts of the body. If the person survives the acute illness, recovery is generally complete."
"There's no cure for tetanus. A tetanus infection requires emergency and long-term supportive care while the disease runs its course. Treatment consists of wound care, medications to ease symptoms and supportive care, usually in an intensive care unit.Mar 25, 2023"