Anthrax- How To Be Prepared

[Moonbaby]

Cipro is the main antibiotic that is recommended for Anthrax exposure. I hear that Cipro is a somewhat 'nasty' antibiotic but I think it is better than the alternative of no treatment. Does anyone know of a reliable source to get Cipro, I don't have a doctor's perscription.

Is there am MD on the forum that could write me a perscription for Cipro?

Thanks for your help and be prepared.

Peace

Moonbaby

[danny]

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[Moonbaby]

Originally Posted by danny

go to www.cheaperthandirt.com and www.sportsmansguide.com for new israelli and russian millitary masks for less money.

The problem with a gas mask is two fold, first it is bulky and 4 more things (have 4 people) to carry, but most important is you can not really see the anthrax spores. I think that with the antibiotic, you will have shown flu-like symptoms to treat, and your body will establish antibodies so you will not be reinfected. No I may be somewhat off-base and if I am, someone will surely let me know.

Peace

Moonbaby

[ADAM KADMON]

An ex-CIA Microbiologist states that the only natural substance he knows of the effectively treat viral/bacteria like pathogens and epidemics is colloidal silver.



Constantly reminding people that CS works, truly, truly, is my contribution. Get some, make some, drink it every day. Since I started, I haven't been to the doctor once. And that's saying a lot.

Adam K.

Originally Posted by Moonbaby

I hear that Cipro is a somewhat 'nasty' antibiotic
Is there am MD on the forum that could write me a perscription for Cipro?

The biggest problem with ciprofloxacin is the cost. It is also hard on the stomach and should be taken with a meal. Unless you are allergic there are no other major problems EXCEPT it should not be given to children younger than 16. It causes problems with bone growth

What is the treatment ?

While anthrax usually kills infected animals, it can be successfully treated in humans if caught in the early stages. Penicillin has been the drug of choice for years and remains effective, even for the infections we have all read about recently. Other drugs from the penicillin family such as amoxicillin should be equally effective. Doxycycline, one of the tetracycline family of antibiotics – and most recently listed as the CDC’s drug of choice in treating anthrax, is also effective. Ciprofloxacin – more commonly known as Cipro – is one of the quinolone antibiotics and is also effective. Cipro has made news since the September 11th terrorist attack and is recommended as the first drug to use until the sensitivities of the organisms are known because the Soviet Union was known to produce anthrax bacilli that were resistant to penicillin and tetracycline in their germ warfare program. The anthrax used in the most recent incidents, however, has all been sensitive to all antibiotics listed above. Lung infections may be treated with intravenous antibiotics. It is important to take the full course of prescribed antibiotics to prevent complications. If untreated, cutaneous anthrax may result in death. Untreated inhalation anthrax always results in death.

According to the American Medical Association and other authorities, physicians should not prescribe antibiotics for patients as a preventive measure against anthrax. This may lead patients to initiate unnecessary treatment and could contribute to the development of antibiotic resistant organisms.

[Moonbaby]

Baggy,

Thanks for the information concerning the different types of Anthrax, I was not aware of that the USSR had developed different strains and that was the reason to treat with Cipro. I would much rather use an anitbiotic that is easier to tolerate.
Since I live on the east cost, the Mexico option for procurement is not feasible.

Do you know if the dosing regime is different than say for an ear infection? Is there information available concerning product/dosing based on indication? Thanks

Peace

Moonbaby

Originally Posted by Moonbaby

Baggy,

Do you know if the dosing regime is different than say for an ear infection? Is there information available concerning product/dosing based on indication? Thanks

Inhalational anthrax (post-exposure):

ADULTS: 100 mg of doxycycline, by mouth, twice a day for 60 days. CHILDREN: weighing less than 100 lb (45 kg); 1 mg/lb (2.2 mg/kg) of body weight, by mouth, twice a day for 60 days. Children weighing 100 lb or more should receive the adult dose.

[Moonbaby]

Baggy,

Thanks for the info on the dosing regimin. Looks like I will have to find a fairly significant quantity to treat possibly a family of 4. I just saw an article today about ENGLISH black tea. The article alledges that drink English black tea without milk will kill Anthrax in the body... Hmm would be alot easier substituting tea bags for antibiotics.