Osteoporosis is common in people with cystic fibrosis (a build-up of mucus in the lungs). This is due to poor absorption of fat, which leads to vitamin D deficiency. Calcitriol taken by mouth appears to increase calcium absorption.
Antibiotics such as penicillin and amoxicillin (Amoxil) are used for a variety of infections that may result after dental procedures. Erythromycin (Benzamycin, Emgel, Ery, Ilotycin, Staticin) is usually prescribed when patients have allergies to penicillin or amoxicillin (Amoxil).
Since most S. aureus strains produce the enzyme coagulase (see the coagulase test described below), they are often referred to as coagulase-positive staphylococci. 1  Scanning e lectron micrograph of Staphylococcus aureus forming a biofilm in an indwelling catheter.