Antiprotozoal Agent

Indications Infections with protozoa Agents 1. agents for amebiasis, trichomoniasis, and giardiasis: nitroimidazoles: Metronidazole (Flagyl, generic). Tinidazole (Fasigyn, off label). Ornidazole (Tiberal) Other: Atovaquone (Wellvone) Other, not commercially available in this indication: Clioquinol Chlorquinaldol Emetine 2. antimalarials: See under antimalarials 3. agents against leishmaniasis and trypanosomiasis: Pentamidine isethionate (pentacarinate). Eflornithine (Vaniqa, not commercially available for … Antiprotozoal Agent

Sore Throat

Symptoms Sore throat manifests as an inflamed and irritated throat lining and pain when swallowing or at rest. The palatine tonsils may also be inflamed, swollen, and coated. Possible accompanying symptoms include mucus production, cough, hoarseness, fever, headache, runny nose, eye irritation, feeling sick, and fatigue. Causes The most common cause of sore throat is … Sore Throat

Chlorquinaldol

Products Chlorquinaldol is commercially available in the form of lozenges for sore throat in combination with other active ingredients (anginazole). It has been approved in many countries since 1975. Structure and properties Chlorquinaldol (C10H7Cl2NO, Mr = 228.1 g/mol) has structural similarities to clioquinol. Effects Chlorquinaldol (ATC D08AH0) has antiseptic properties. Indications For local disinfection, contained … Chlorquinaldol

Clioquinol

Products Clioquinol was available in many countries in combination with the glucocorticoid betamethasone as a cream or ointment (Betnovate-C). It was also formerly contained in Quadriderm (out of trade) and marketed under the name Vioform. In Germany, Linola Sept is approved as a monopreparation. Magistral formulations are commonly used in dermatology. The DMS contains some … Clioquinol

Disinfectant

Products Disinfectants are commercially available in the form of sprays, as solutions, gels, soaps and as soaked swabs, among others. A distinction can be made between products intended for use on humans (skin, mucous membranes) and those intended for objects and surfaces. In addition to medical devices, medicinal products are also approved. These include, for … Disinfectant