Simplified Antibiotic recommendations for prevention of Anthrax/ Biological Warfare bugs

Condensed from Virtual Naval Hospital: Treatment of Biological Warfare Agent Casualties ^ | Virtual Naval Hospital (condensed by Dr. Brian Kopp, proud2brc)

[LurkingSince'98]

sorry bj,

the light travels in straight lines, a gas fills every crack and crevice.

think gas sterilization only!

Regards, Lurking'

[Terrorista Nada]

So how do you get these antibiotics without a prescription without going to Tijuana, Mexico?

They are illegal to buy without a prescription in the U.S., correct?

[Brian Kopp DPM]

good point.

[Terrorista Nada]

How about an English translation for us peons?

[Brian Kopp DPM]

My advice: Most docs have samples of Cipro on their shelves, and they are not going to give it away at this point. It is the drug of choice as prophylaxis, they know that, and they will keep it for themselves and family and friends.

If you are concerned and want a prescription for Doxycycline, just ask your doctor for one. If they resist...play on their guilt:

"Oh c'mon, doc, I know you have cipro samples for yourself. The least you can do is write me an Rx to put my mind at ease. You know that Doxycycline is harmless, cheap, and a good prophylaxis for anthrax and plague. How about writing an Rx for me. I'll probably never take it, but it will at least let me sleep at night."

Any kind of doc can write for this, i.e., MD's, dentists (they prescribe it for gum disease all the time, they should have no problem Rx'ing this), podiatrists. Ask for a two month supply per person. That's equal to 120 Doxycycline 100 mg tablets per person. Don't take it unless you have good reason to believe there has been a release. But get the prescription filled so you have it on the shelf.

[Brian Kopp DPM]

Translation...

Cheap drugs kill these bugs.

[TheUglyAmerican]

probably the most necessary post I've seen since I've registered... thanks

[Brian Kopp DPM]

I was told on another thread that vet meds are just as pure as those produced fr human consumption. However, I don't know what units they are measured in. As long as the dose is EXACTLY the same, I don't think it would be a problem using vet drugs. However, I will not recommend it till I hear from a vet...anyone know any vets here on FR that we cound ping in for an opinion?

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the heads up!

[VeritatisSplendor]

Yes, I took Cipro and it damaged a tendon in my finger which I ruptured a few months later. The doc who repaired it said it had atrophied greatly. (And it may have damaged other tendons but I don't know and hope not to find out the hard way....)

When I was a kid I took tetracycline which yellowed the base of my lower incisors -- not very noticeable unless you are looking for it.

I'm stocking up on tetracycline now.

[aristeides]

Sounds as though this PVI, unlike the vaccine, would work against all strains of the organism. I wonder how quickly it can be manufactured.

[2ndMostConservativeBrdMember]

Thanks for the ping.

Does anyone remember the name of the thread a couple days ago about the older people who received a letter in the mail that had white powder in it?

[hocndoc]

Some other points to remember for those who are going to try this:

All antibiotics can make a woman on birth control pills ovulate. Use alternate or additional antibiotics.

Pregnant women shouldn't use doxycycline after 4 months. The teeth and bones of the baby might be affected. Cipro isn't approved at all for pregnancy. In the studies, young animals had bone marrow problems. Pregnant women, or those who might be, should have a long talk with their OB's before starting any medicine.

If the doxycycline is in your stomach at the same time as calcium or iron, the two bind together, and you don't get enough of the antibiotic absorbed. So separate them by a few hours.

I've also seen some interesting photosensitivity (sunburn) with doxycycline. So avoid sun.

(I hate interesting.)

[hocndoc]

Whoops, I should read all the posts before I post.

[hocndoc]

On antibiotics, use alternate or additional *birth control*! (And I went to school. See how easy it is to mess this stuff up? I'll bet y'all caught that, though.)

[Victoria Delsoul]

Thank you very much for the information, Marvin.

Bump!

[Snow Bunny]

Thank you so much!

[Brian Kopp DPM]

New Thread: Simple Anthrax prevention: Cipro 500 mg OR Doxy 100 mg twice daily prior to anthrax exposure

[unspun]

What about prevention? I've heard someone on the radio say that just a standard surgical mask will prevent the inhalation of bacteria. (But then, what about the air that comes in around the crevices of the nose?)

Any takers on that question?

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

ping