Introduction Citromax® (also Zithromax) is the trade name of a drug. The active ingredient it contains is the antibiotic azithromycin. This is effective against various bacterial infections. Citromax® is available only on prescription and can only be prescribed by a doctor. On the market are Citromax® film-coated tablets with different dosages (250mg, 500mg and 600mg … Citromax®
Side effects Overall, the macrolide antibiotics, like Citromax®, are well tolerated. General side effects: allergic skin reactions, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headaches QT time extension due to Citromax®: Citromax® may cause a delay in the electrical conduction of the heart. This can lead to a prolonged QT interval, which in turn can trigger other sometimes life-threatening … Side effects | Citromax®
The pharmacologic agent cefalexin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Cefalexin can be applied orally and belongs to the antibiotic group of cephalosporins. What is cefalexin? As a cephalosporin, cefalexin belongs to the so-called beta-lactams, which are industrially produced semisynthetically. It is a prescription antibiotic in Germany. After ingestion of a tablet containing … Cefalexin: Effects, Uses & Risks
Meropenem is an antibiotic that belongs to the group of carbapenems. The drug is used primarily in the context of the therapy of bacterial infections. Among other things, the fact that meropenem is effective against both gram-negative and gram-positive germs and bacteria is exploited. In the majority of cases, the drug is administered by intravenous … Meropenem: Effects, Uses & Risks
Dosage Adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older can receive 1-2 grams of Ceftriaxone once daily. The maximum dose is 4 grams. Ceftriaxone, which is in powder form, is mixed with non-calcium infusion solution to dilute the solution and infused through the vein for about 30 minutes. The exact dose depends on the … Dosage | Rocephin®
Costs An ampoule containing 2 grams of Rocephin® as powder for the preparation of an infusion solution costs 54.53 euros. All articles in this series: Rocephin® Dosage Costs
Ceftriaxone Introduction Rocephin® is the trade name for a drug containing the active ingredient ceftriaxone, which is an antibiotic. Antibiotics can be divided into different groups, whereby ceftriaxone belongs to the group of cephalosporins and is counted in the 3rd generation. Antibiotics are generally used to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria, i.e. they … Rocephin®
Streptomyces are bacteria belonging to the Actinobacteria. They are used to produce antibiotics. What are streptomyces? Streptomyces are a genus of bacteria belonging to the order Actinomycetales and the family Streptomycetaceae. They belong to the gram-positive bacteria. This means that they can be stained blue in the Gram stain. In contrast to the Gram-negative bacteria, … Streptomyces: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Introduction – What is a broad spectrum antibiotic? An antibiotic is a substance used against bacteria. Antibiotics reduce the metabolic activity of the bacteria and thus lead to a reduced reproduction of the bacteria, which can prevent the survival of a bacterial colony. Broad-spectrum antibiotics (also known as broad-spectrum antibiotics), as the name suggests, have … Broad spectrum antibiotics
Side effects The side effects of broad-spectrum antibiotics, like their effect, are based on their influence on the bacteria. This is because antibiotics not only kill harmful bacteria, but also attack the “good” bacteria that the body needs for various processes through antibiotic therapy. The so-called natural intestinal flora is particularly affected by this. This … Side effects | Broad spectrum antibiotics
Dosage The dosage of broad-spectrum antibiotics cannot be determined across the board. On the one hand, the dosage depends on the active substance used. For example, penicillins are dosed differently from cephalosporins, which in turn are dosed differently from macrolides. The dosage also occasionally depends on the so-called form of application, i.e. the form in … Dosage | Broad spectrum antibiotics
Is it possible to take it during pregnancy and breastfeeding? When taking medication during pregnancy, there are a few things to consider, as not all active ingredients are approved for use during pregnancy and lactation. Often this is mainly due to the fact that no data are available on the harmlessness of the active ingredients … Is it possible to take it during pregnancy and breastfeeding? | Broad spectrum antibiotics
