macrolide

Tacrolimus (Protopic, Prograf): Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Tacrolimus is commercially available in the form of capsules, sustained-release capsules, sustained-release tablets, as a concentrated solution for infusion, as granules, and as an ointment (Prograf, generic, Advagraf, Protopic, generic, Modigraf). It has been approved in many countries since 1996. This article refers to oral use; see also Topical Tacrolimus (Protopic Ointment). Structure and … Tacrolimus (Protopic, Prograf): Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Klacid®

Klacid® belongs to the group of so-called macrolide antibiotics and inhibits the growth of bacteria. Application areas of Klacid® The use of Klacid® is indicated for all diseases caused by pathogens that are sensitive to Clarithromycin and can be reached by oral treatment. This includes: Acute Bronchitis Chronic Bronchitis Pneumonia (pneumonia), and atypical pneumonia (mycoplasma … Klacid®

Interactions | Klacid®

Interactions If Klacid® and other medications are taken at the same time, interactions may occur. These influencing medications include the following: Medicinal product to stimulate intestinal movement (cisapride) Medicinal products for the treatment of certain mental disorders (pimozide) Drugs for the treatment of allergies (astemizole, terfenadine) Medicinal products for the treatment of migraine and certain … Interactions | Klacid®

Citromax®

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 | 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®

Topical Tacrolimus

Products Tacrolimus is commercially available for external use as an ointment in two concentrations (Protopic). It has been approved in many countries since 2001. Structure and properties Tacrolimus (C44H69NO12 – H2O, Mr = 822.0 g/mol) is a complex macrolide formed by the fungus-like bacterium. It is present in drugs as tacrolimus monohydrate, white crystals, or … Topical Tacrolimus

Duration | Therapy of an acute inflammation of the middle ear

Duration The duration of the therapy depends on the treatment method, the individual immune system and the pathogen responsible for the acute inflammation of the middle ear. If the affected person does not belong to the group of people for whom immediate antibiotic administration is recommended, antibacterial therapy is generally not carried out for the … Duration | Therapy of an acute inflammation of the middle ear

For children/babies | Therapy of an acute inflammation of the middle ear

For children/babies Acute inflammation of the middle ear is a disease that is particularly common in children and infants. The symptoms of this inflammation can be recognised by a paediatrician who looks into the ear canal of the affected child and examines the eardrum there. Typically, children also grab the ears in the presence of … For children/babies | Therapy of an acute inflammation of the middle ear

Conservation | Therapy of an acute inflammation of the middle ear

Conservation A heat treatment of the ear can also improve the pain in acute middle ear inflammation, for example by using a hot water bottle, a heating pad or irradiation with red light. However, this should not be done if complications have already occurred. However, there is no scientific study to prove its effectiveness. According … Conservation | Therapy of an acute inflammation of the middle ear

Therapy of an acute inflammation of the middle ear

Medical: Otitis media acute otitis media, hemorrhagic otitis media, myringitis bullosa English: acute otitis media General information Acute otitis media is more precisely an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the middle ear. It is usually caused by pathogens that rise from the nasopharynx into the middle ear via the tube, a kind of ventilation … Therapy of an acute inflammation of the middle ear