Question
The temperature difference in school has been particularly large recently, so there have been more colds. And I’ve caught a cold too, and now I’m coughing severely. I want to ask the doctor, should I take ceftriaxone or amoxicillin for the cold and cough? Which of these medications is more helpful for a complete recovery?
Answer
When a cold leads to coughing, if a bacterial infection has developed, both ceftriaxone and amoxicillin can be effective, as they are both beta-lactam antibiotics. These drugs work by inhibiting the development of bacterial cell walls, thereby achieving a complete elimination of bacteria. However, the cough caused by a cold may be due to a virus, requiring the use of antiviral medications. It could also be a recurrence of asthma, which would necessitate the active use of asthma medications for treatment.