Antibiotics (Broad Spectrum) (Amoxicillin, Ciprofloxacin, Azithromycin, Clindamycin, Doxycycline)
Drug Class: Anti-infective
Broad-spectrum antibiotics that kill or inhibit bacterial growth, significantly impacting beneficial gut bacteria and immune system function.
Nutrients That Antibiotics (Broad Spectrum) May Deplete
Long-term use of Antibiotics (Broad Spectrum) has been associated with lower levels of the following nutrients. This pattern data is surfaced by WePattern's clinical Knowledge Graph.
- B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, Folate, Biotin)
- Vitamin K
- Magnesium
- Zinc
- Calcium
- Iron
Common Side Effects of Antibiotics (Broad Spectrum)
- Digestive upset
- C. difficile infection risk
- Yeast infections
- Antibiotic resistance
- Immune suppression