Products Levofloxacin is commercially available as film-coated tablets and as an infusion solution (Tavanic, generic). It was approved in many countries in 1998. Generics came on the market in 2011. In 2018, a solution for a nebulizer was registered (Quinsair). The racemate ofloxacin is available as tablets (Tarivid), eye drops, and eye ointment (Floxal). Structure … Levofloxacin
Products Fosfomycin is commercially available in many countries as granules (Monuril, generics) and has been approved since 1988. Structure and properties Fosfomycin is a derivative of phosphonic acid, an epoxide, and is present in the granules as a trometamol salt. Fosfomycin trometamol (C7H18NO7P, Mr = 259.2 g/mol) is a white, hygroscopic powder that is very … Fosfomycin
Products Tetracyclines are commercially available in many countries in the form of tablets, capsules, and injection and infusion solutions, among others. This article refers primarily to peroral therapy. The first tetracycline, chlortetracycline (aureomycin, Lederle), was discovered in the 1940s during screening of soil samples under the direction of Benjamin Minge Duggar and became commercially available … Tetracycline: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products Chlorhexidine is commercially available as ointment, cream (wound healing ointments), aqueous solution for external use, mouth spray, mouth gel and mouth rinse, among others (selection). Structure and properties Chlorhexidine (C22H30Cl2N10, Mr = 505.4 g/mol) is usually present in drugs as chlorhexidine digluconate because, unlike chlorhexidine and other salts, it is readily soluble in water. … Chlorhexidine Effects and Side Effects
Products Trovafloxacin was commercially available in many countries as film-coated tablets and as an infusion concentrate (Trovan, Pfizer). It was withdrawn from the market in 1999 because of potential adverse effects. Structure and properties Trovafloxacin (C20H15F3N4O3, Mr = 416.4 g/mol) is a fluoronaphthyridone. It is present in tablets as trovafloxacin mesilate. In parenteral dosage forms, … Trovafloxacin
Products Gentamicin is found in creams, ointments, eye drops, eye ointments, and ear drops, among other products. It can also be administered parenterally. This article refers primarily to topical administration. Structure and properties Gentamicin is usually present in drugs as gentamicin sulfate, a mixture of sulfates of antimicrobially active substances formed by the bacterium. The … Gentamicin
Products Salicylaseline is available in pharmacies and drugstores in various concentrations (e.g., 2%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 30%). It is usually prepared in-house, for example as an extemporaneous formulation, and it can also be ordered by professionals from specialized suppliers. In some countries, ready-to-use medicines are also available. Ingredients Salicylaseline is prepared with the active ingredient … Salicylaseline
Products Imipenem is commercially available as an infusion preparation and fixed combination with cilastatin (Tienam, generics). Imipenem was approved in many countries in 1985 as the first member of the carbapenems. Structure and properties Imipenem (C12H17N3O4S, Mr = 299.3 g/mol) is present in drugs as imipenem monohydrate, a white or pale yellow powder that is … Imipenem
Products Delafloxacin was approved in the United States in 2017, in the EU in 2019, and in many countries in 2020 as a powder for a concentrate for solution for infusion and in tablet form (Quofenix). Structure and properties Delafloxacin (C18H12ClF3N4O4, Mr = 440.8 g/mol) belongs to the group of fluoroquinolones. It is present in … Delafloxacin
Products There are no human drugs containing oxytetracycline on the market in many countries. The original brand name is Terramycin. See also under oxytetracycline eye ointment. Structure and properties Oxytetracycline (C22H24N2O9, Mr = 460.4 g/mol) is present in drugs as oxytetracycline hydrochloride, a yellow, crystalline, hygroscopic powder that is readily soluble in water. The substance … Oxytetracycline
Products Clarithromycin is commercially available as film-coated tablets, sustained-release tablets, oral suspension, and powder for solution for infusion (Klacid, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1990. Clarithromycin should not be confused with ciprofloxacin. Structure and properties Clarithromycin (C38H69NO13, Mr = 747.96 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble … Clarithromycin