Fatigue is one of the most common side effects of radiation therapy. Patients are not restricted from normal activity during radiation therapy; however, they should balance normal activity with periods of rest. Fatigue is typically more severe 2-4 hours after treatment.
Amoxicillin remains the drug of choice for acute, uncomplicated bacterial sinusitis. Amoxicillin is most effective when given frequently enough to sustain adequate levels in the infected tissue. While often prescribed twice daily, it is even more effective if taken in 3 or 4 divided doses.
Sulfamethoxazole with trimethoprim is a fixed antibiotic combination that is widely used for mild to moderate bacterial infections and as prophylaxis against opportunistic infections. 33 year old woman was treated with a 21-day course of sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (TMP-SMZ) (80 mg/400 mg) for sinusitis.