Products Piperacillin is commercially available as an injectable (tazobac + tazobactam, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1992. Structure and properties Piperacillin (C23H27N5O7S, Mr = 517.6 g/mol) is present in drugs as piperacillin sodium, a white crystalline powder that is readily soluble in water. Tazobactam (C10H12N4O5S, Mr = 300.3 g/mol) also exists … Piperacillin
Products Cefuroxime is commercially available as film-coated tablets, powder for suspension, and injectable (Zinat, Zinacef, Aprokam, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1988. Structure and properties Cefuroxime (C16H15N4NaO8S, Mr = 446.4 g/mol) is present in peroral drugs in the form of the acetoxyethyl ester prodrug cefuroxime axetil, a white powder that is … Cefuroxime
Products Benzylpenicillin (penicillin G) is commercially available as an injectable (Penicillin Grünenthal). Structure and properties Benzylpenicillin (C16H18N2O4S, Mr = 334.4 g/mol) is present in the drug as benzylpenicillin sodium, a white crystalline powder that is very soluble in water. Other salts are also available. Benzylpenicillin is not acid stable, has low absorption, and therefore can … Benzylpenicillin
Symptoms Severe sore throat and difficulty swallowing, pharyngitis. Tonsillitis with yellowish-white coatings. Narrowing of the isthmus faucium (constriction formed by the palatal arches). Fever Fatigue Feeling sick, fatigue Lymph node swelling, especially in the neck, armpits and groin. Limb and muscle pain Headache Skin rash (only in about 5%). Lymphocytosis (increased lymphocyte count in the … Infectious Mononucleosis (Glandular Fever)
Products Pure sulfur is available in pharmacies and drugstores. It is found in creams, shampoos and sulfur baths, among other products. Structure and properties The pharmacopoeia defines sulfur for external use (S, Mr = 32.07 g/mol) as a yellow powder that is practically insoluble in water. Sulfur melts at about 119°C to form a red … Sulfur
Symptoms Acute otitis media is inflammation of the middle ear with local or systemic signs of inflammation and pus formation (fluid accumulation in the middle ear). It occurs primarily in infants and young children. Possible symptoms include: Earache Increased temperature, fever Hearing disorders Feeling of pressure Irritability, crying Digestive disorders: Lack of appetite, abdominal pain, … Acute Otitis Media
Products Phenoxymethylpenicillin is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets and as a syrup. It has been approved in many countries since 1961 (Ospen). Structure and properties Phenoxymethylpenicillin or pencillin V (C16H18N2O5S, Mr = 350.4 g/mol) is present in the tablets as phenoxymethylpenicillin potassium, a white crystalline powder that is readily soluble in water. … Phenoxymethylpenicillin
Symptoms The possible symptoms of pneumonia include: Cough with sputum Fever, chills Headache Chest pain, pain when breathing Poor general condition: fatigue, weakness, feeling sick, confusion. Gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. Shortness of breath, cyanosis, difficulty breathing, increased respiratory rate. Blood pressure and pulse changes It should be noted that … Pneumonia Causes and Treatment
Products Flucloxacillin is commercially available in capsule form and as an injectable (floxapen, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1972. Structure and properties Flucloxacillin (C19H17ClFN3O5S, Mr = 453.9 g/mol) is present in drugs as the sodium salt flucloxacillin sodium, a white, crystalline, and hygroscopic powder that is readily soluble in water. Flucloxacillin … Flucloxacillin
Products Clavulanic acid is sold exclusively in combinations with antibiotic amoxicillin. In addition to the original Augmentin, numerous generics are also available. Structure and properties Clavulanic acid (C8H9NO5, Mr = 199.16 g/mol) is present in drugs as potassium clavulanate, the potassium salt of clavulanic acid. Potassium clavulanate is a white, crystalline, hygroscopic powder that is … Clavulanic Acid
Introduction Scarlet fever is a disease caused by an infection with streptococci, a type of bacteria. Typical symptoms are high fever, aching limbs, sore throat, swollen tonsils and headaches. Characteristically, a raspberry tongue (shiny red) and a rash with perioral pallor, i.e. a rash that spares the mouth, develop. The treatment consists of the administration … Scarlet treatment
Home remedies Home remedies are primarily used to treat the symptoms of scarlet fever. The bacteria themselves should be treated with antibiotics, otherwise serious complications can occur. The most pronounced symptom of scarlet fever is fever, which can also cause chills. A sufficient fluid intake is particularly suitable as a household remedy. Tea, juices and … Home remedies | Scarlet treatment
