Cocci occur in several organizational forms and can lead to serious infections if they multiply rapidly and the infected person has a weakened immune system. Several cocci subspecies are so adaptable that they have now evolved strains that are resistant to conventional antibiotics. It is also particularly insidious that cocci can repeatedly cause severe food … Cocci: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Products Amoxicillin is commercially available in the form of tablets, film-coated tablets, dispersible tablets, as powder or granules for the preparation of a suspension, as an infusion and injection preparation, and as a veterinary drug. In addition to the original Clamoxyl, numerous generics are available today. Amoxicillin was launched in 1972 and has been approved … Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
Products In many countries, human drugs containing ampicillin are no longer commercially available. In other countries, film-coated tablets and injectables are available, often in fixed combination with sulbactam. Structure and properties Ampicillin (C16H19N3O4S, Mr = 349.4 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water. In contrast, the sodium salt ampicillin … Ampicillin (Polycillin, Principen, Omnipen)
Products Penicillins are commercially available today in the form of film-coated tablets, capsules, as solutions for injection and infusion, as powders for preparing an oral suspension, and as syrups, among others. Penicillin was discovered in September 1928 at St. Mary’s Hospital in London by Alexander Fleming. He was working with staphylococcal cultures in Petri dishes. … Penicillins
Listeria monocytogenes is a species of bacteria belonging to the Firmicutes division. The germ belongs to the genus Listeria. The genus name Listeria was named after the English surgeon Joseph Lister. The species name Monocytogenes was chosen because of monocytosis, which is often caused by Listeria monocytogenes. What is Listeria monocytogenes? The bacterium has a … Listeria Monocytogenes: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Listeriosis is an infectious disease caused mainly by contaminated food. For healthy people, listeriosis is rather harmless, but for pregnant women, weakened or elderly people, the infection can be dangerous. What is listeriosis? Listeriosis is transmitted by so-called listeria. These are bacteria of the genus Listeria, which are very undemanding and therefore widespread. They occur … Listeriosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Products Methionine is commercially available in the form of tablets. Acimethine film-coated tablets, which require a prescription, were approved as a drug in 1988. Burgerstein L-Methionine is a dietary supplement with no indication. Structure and properties L-methionine (C7H13NO3S, Mr = 191.2 g/mol) is a natural, sulfur-containing, and essential amino acid used in the body for, … Methionine
Endophthalmitis is an inflammation of the inside of the eye. It is caused by infections in the eye. What is endophthalmitis? Endophthalmitis is an extremely rare condition, but one that is feared for its serious consequences. In the United States, approximately 1200 cases of endophthalmitis occur per year after surgery. The incidence in Germany after … Endophthalmitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Baboon syndrome is a specific exanthema that is caused by certain medications. The disease term is derived from the English word ‘baboon’ for baboon and illustrates the main symptom of the disease. Patients with baboon syndrome develop characteristic redness in the area of the buttocks that also affects the flexures of the joints as well … Baboon Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Interstitial nephritis is an inflammation of the kidneys that can present in acute or chronic form. In addition to viral and bacterial causes, possible triggers include autoimmune diseases and drug noxious agents. Treatment consists of eliminating the causative noxious agent and serves to preserve kidney function. What is interstitial nephritis? The kidneys are sometimes the … Interstitial Nephritis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Products In many countries, no drugs containing sulbactam are commercially available. In other countries, injectables and tablets are available, usually as a fixed combination with the penicillin ampicillin. Structure and properties Sulbactam (C8H11NO5S, Mr = 233.2 g/mol) is present in drugs as sulbactam sodium. It is a penicillanic acid sulfone. Effects Sulbactam (ATC J01CG01) is … Sulbactam
Products N-acetylcysteine is found in numerous products, including ACC Sandoz (formerly ACC eco), Ecomucyl, Fluimucil, Mucostop, and Solmucol. The original Fluimucil was first approved in many countries in 1966. Acetylcysteine is usually administered perorally in the form of effervescent tablets, lozenges, lingual tablets, powders, granules, capsules or syrups. Injection solutions, ampoules for aerosol devices, and … N-Acetylcysteine
