A standard drink in the United States is any drink that contains about 14 grams of pure alcohol (about 0.6 fluid ounces or 1.2 tablespoons). Below are U.S. standard drink equivalents that in theory contain the same amount of alcohol (14 grams), and therefore create the same level of intoxication.
Prematurely discontinuing antibiotics can result in the infection being inadequately treated, with potentially adverse consequences or relapse of the infection. Antibiotics. Streptococcus is highly responsive to penicillin and the cephalosporin antibiotics. Penicillin has shown good effectiveness, and it is reliable and cheap. Oral penicillin V (Pen-Vee-K, Veetids) is the preferred oral form of penicillin for strep throat.
Treatment & medication. It is possible for strep throat to clear up without treatment; however, the risk of complications increases. Moreover, the infection is contagious until treated. Penicillin and amoxicillin are typically prescribed to treat strep throat. For individuals with a penicillin allergy, newer generations of antibacterials may be used. These include cephalexin, erythromycin and azithromycin.