From what I understand, the antibiotic is given along with the HCQ +Zinc because a bacterial infection is incredibly common with viral respiratory infections. The virus strips protective cells in the throat or more less. So once you realize you're sick with the virus you may already have a vulnerability for new bacteria.
I don't think the antibiotic would be given as a prophylactic, especially since we all are very much against overuse of antibiotics.
Azithromycin causes it; this is why the combination is dangerous. TBQPH I would suggest doxycycline instead.
I don't see the need for an antibiotic when the HCQ is given early before pneumonia sets in.
I wondered this too. If taking HCQ + Zinc as a prophylactic, why is the antibiotic necessary?
From what I understand, the antibiotic is given along with the HCQ +Zinc because a bacterial infection is incredibly common with viral respiratory infections. The virus strips protective cells in the throat or more less. So once you realize you're sick with the virus you may already have a vulnerability for new bacteria.
I don't think the antibiotic would be given as a prophylactic, especially since we all are very much against overuse of antibiotics.
Doxycycline doesn't do anything.