Products Antibiotics (singular: antibiotic) are commercially available in the form of tablets, dispersible tablets, capsules, as infusion preparations, suspensions and syrups for children, and as granules, among others. There are also some topical preparations, such as creams, ointments, eye drops, eye ointments, ear drops, nasal ointments and sore throat tablets. The first active ingredient from … Antibiotics: Antibacterial Drugs
Products Eye drops containing antibiotics are available from various manufacturers in pharmacies. They are also combined with other active ingredients such as glucocorticoids fix. Structure and properties The drops contain antibiotics from different chemical groups (see below). Effects Depending on the active ingredient, the antibiotics have bacteriostatic to bactericidal properties, meaning they inhibit the growth … Antibiotic Eye Drops to treat Bacterial Eye Infections
Procedure in the pharmacy Refer to the package insert for each drug. 1. If the suspension is needed immediately, it is prepared by the pharmacist. If this is not desired, it can also be prepared by the parents. General instructions (example!): Shake the bottle with the powder to loosen the powder. Carefully fill with tap … Antibiotic Suspensions for Children
Products The first active ingredient in the quinolone group to be introduced was nalidixic acid in 1967 (NegGram). It is no longer commercially available in many countries. Other drugs are available today (see below). Various dosage forms are available, for example, film-coated tablets, oral suspensions, eye drops, ear drops, and infusion solutions. Due to adverse … Quinolone
Products Duloxetine is commercially available in the form of capsules (Cymbalta, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 2005. Structure and properties Duloxetine (C18H19NOS, Mr = 297.4 g/mol) is present in drugs as pure -duloxetine hydrochloride, a white to light brown powder that is sparingly soluble in water. Effects Duloxetine (ATC N06AX21) has … Duloxetine
Products Agomelatine is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Valdoxan, generic). It was approved in the EU in 2009 and in many countries in 2010. Structure and properties Agomelatine (C15H17NO2, Mr = 243.30 g/mol) exists as a white powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is a naphthalene analog of the epiphyseal … Agomelatine
Symptoms Depending on the organs affected, the following clinical pictures are distinguished: Cutaneous anthrax Pulmonary anthrax Gastrointestinal anthrax Injection anthrax is observed when contaminated illicit heroin is injected intravenously. Typical symptoms of anthrax include fever, aching limbs, headache, sweating, chills and edema. Anthrax can lead to blood poisoning, meningitis, and organ failure, among other symptoms, … Anthrax Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Symptoms Traveler’s diarrhea is usually defined as a diarrheal illness that occurs in travelers from industrialized countries during or after a visit to a high-risk area, such as Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, or Asia. It is the most common travel illness, affecting 20% to 60% of travelers. Depending on the pathogen and severity, … Traveler’s Diarrhea
Symptoms Photosensitivity often manifests like sunburn in extensive skin redness, pain, a burning sensation, blistering, and hyperpigmentation after healing. Other possible skin reactions include eczema, itching, urticaria, telangiectasia, tingling, and edema. The nails may also be affected less frequently and may peel off in front (photoonycholysis). The symptoms are limited to the areas of the … Photosensitivity
Products Tizanidine is commercially available in tablet and sustained-release capsule form (Sirdalud, Sirdalud MR, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1983. Structure and properties Tizanidine (C9H8ClN5S, Mr = 253.7 g/mol) is present in drugs as tizanidine hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that is somewhat soluble in water. It is an imidazoline and … Tizanidin
Products Ciprofloxacin is commercially available as film-coated tablets, oral suspension, infusion preparation, eye drops, eye ointment (Ciloxan), and ear drops (Ciproxin HC + hydrocortisone). In addition to the original Ciproxin, various generics are available. Ciprofloxacin was approved in many countries in 1987. This article refers to peroral administration. Structure and Properties Ciprofloxacin (C17H18FN3O3, Mr = … Ciprofloxacin
Symptoms Cholera manifests as severe, watery, milky-white diarrhea (“rice water“) that leads to a large loss of fluids and electrolytes and dehydration and dehydration within hours. Other possible symptoms include nausea and vomiting. The massive fluid loss can lead to shock, renal failure, convulsions, coma and, if left untreated, death in up to half of … Cholera Causes and Treatment
