It is a second generation cephalosporin and is administered parenterally.
Action:It causes inhibition of cell wall synthesis.
Uses:It is used in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible organisms.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Cefamandole
It is a second generation cephalosporin and is administered parenterally.
Action:
Like other cephalosporins, it also works after binding with penicillin binding proteins.
Action:
Like other cephalosporins, it also works after binding with penicillin binding proteins.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Cefaclor
It is a second generation cephalosporin. It is administered orally.
Action:It inhibits cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin binding proteins.
Uses:It is used to treat pneumonia and infections of skin, lungs and urinary tract.
Action:It inhibits cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin binding proteins.
Uses:It is used to treat pneumonia and infections of skin, lungs and urinary tract.
Cefuzonam
It is a second generation cephalosporin.
Action:
It binds to penicillin binding protein and inhibits cell wall synthesis.
Action:
It binds to penicillin binding protein and inhibits cell wall synthesis.
Cefotiam
It is a second generation cephalosporin.
Action:
It inhibits cell wall synthesis as it binds to penicillin binding proteins
Uses:
It is used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
Action:
It inhibits cell wall synthesis as it binds to penicillin binding proteins
Uses:
It is used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
Cefminox
It is a second generation cephalosporin. It is a very effective beta lactam antibiotic.
Uses:It is used to treat respiratory and urinary tract infections.
Uses:It is used to treat respiratory and urinary tract infections.
Cefazolin
It is a first generation semisynthetic cephalosporin administered parenterally.
Action:
It is used to inhibit cell wall synthesis.
Uses:It is used to treat infections of the skin.
Action:
It is used to inhibit cell wall synthesis.
Uses:It is used to treat infections of the skin.
Cefapirin
It is a first generation cephalosporin administered parenterally.
Action:
It acts on penicillin binding proteins and resulting in the inhibition of cell wall synthesis.
Uses:
It is used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
Action:
It acts on penicillin binding proteins and resulting in the inhibition of cell wall synthesis.
Uses:
It is used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
Cefalothin
It is a first generation cephalosporin administered parenterally.
Action:
It causes inhibition of cell wall after binding to penicillin binding proteins.
Uses:
It is used to treat urinary tract infections, respiratory infections and infections during surgery.
Action:
It causes inhibition of cell wall after binding to penicillin binding proteins.
Uses:
It is used to treat urinary tract infections, respiratory infections and infections during surgery.
Cefradine
It is a first generation semisynthetic cephalosporin. It is similar in activity to cefalexin.
Cefalexin
It is a first generation semisynthetic cephalosporin. It is taken orally.
Action:It is a beta lactam antibiotic and binds to penicllin binding protein in the cell wall resulting in the inhibition of cell wall.
Uses:
It is used for the treatment of respiratory tract infections and genitourinary tract infections.
Action:It is a beta lactam antibiotic and binds to penicllin binding protein in the cell wall resulting in the inhibition of cell wall.
Uses:
It is used for the treatment of respiratory tract infections and genitourinary tract infections.
Cefadroxil
It is a first generation cephalosporin taken orally.
Action:It binds to penicillin binding protein in bacterial cell wall and inhibits cell wall synthesis.
Uses:It is used for the infections caused by H. influenzae, S. pneumoniae and E. coli such as urinary tract infections, pharyngitis and tonsilitis.
Action:It binds to penicillin binding protein in bacterial cell wall and inhibits cell wall synthesis.
Uses:It is used for the infections caused by H. influenzae, S. pneumoniae and E. coli such as urinary tract infections, pharyngitis and tonsilitis.
Cefroxadine
It is a first generation cephalosporin. It is very similar to cefalexin in structure and mode of activity.
Cefazedone
It is a 1st generation cephalosporin. It is related to penicillin.
Action:
It causes inhibition of mucopeptide synthesis in the cell wall.
Action:
It causes inhibition of mucopeptide synthesis in the cell wall.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Classifications in Pharmacy (CIP) Software
Download "Classifications in Pharmacy (CIP 1.0.0.4)" Software
Released on April 22, 2011
Released on April 22, 2011
This Software contains an easy to use
1. Classification of Drugs alongwith MCQs for the preparation of Pharmacy and other Medical exams
2. Classification of Dosage Forms
3. Drug Interaction checker for more than 50 drugs and class of drugs
This software strictly requires ".NET Framework 3.5". Download from the following links:
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(This Software is updated weekly)
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Cefatrizine
It is a 1st generation cephalosporin. It is taken orally or intramuscularly.
Uses:It has broad spectrum antibiotic activity.
Uses:It has broad spectrum antibiotic activity.
Cefaloglycin
It is a 1st generation cephalosporin.
Action:
It binds to penicillin binding protein and results in the inhibition of cell wall synthesis in bacteria.
Uses:
It is used for serious infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
Action:
It binds to penicillin binding protein and results in the inhibition of cell wall synthesis in bacteria.
Uses:
It is used for serious infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
Cefacetrile
It is a 1st generation cephalosporin. It is derived from 7-aminocephalosporanic acid.
Action:
It binds to specific penicillin binding proteins and causes inhibition of cell wall synthesis.
Uses:It is effective against Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria.
Action:
It binds to specific penicillin binding proteins and causes inhibition of cell wall synthesis.
Uses:It is effective against Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Dry Powder Inhaler
It is a device for inhalation of the dry powder used to treat respiratory disease.
Pessary
A small medical device made of silicone or plastic and is inserted into the rectum or vagina. It may be used as a contraceptive or for the support of uterus.
Douche
It refers to a device with detachable nozzles used for introducing a stream of water into the body cavity for medical or hygienic purposes.
Enema
It refers to the administration of a liquid through anus in order to evacuate it. It is usually used for the treatment of constipation.
Lotion
A slightly viscous medicated topical preparation used for application on the skin. It may have soothing or antispetic use.
Liniment
A topical medicated liquid used to remove muscular pain or stiffness by rubbing into the skin.
Inhaler
It is a device for inhalation of medicated vapors to relieve nasal congestion, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Aerosol
It represents the suspension of tiny solid or liquid particles, especially medicated particles, in a gaseous environment. The size of the particles may range from 1 nanometer or 100 micrometers.
Vaporizer
A device that converts the substance to vapor form used specially for medical purposes.
It is used for delivery of the active ingredients in the form of inhalation.
It is used for delivery of the active ingredients in the form of inhalation.
Pressurized metered dose inhaler
It is abbreviated as pMDI. It is a device for administration of a particular amount of medicine to the lungs.
It is most commonly used in the management of asthma.
It is most commonly used in the management of asthma.
Nebulizer
It is also referred to as atomizer. A device such as mask or mouthpiece that turns the liquid into condensed water vapor or fine mist for inhalation into the lungs.
It is often given in the delivery of asthma medications.
It is often given in the delivery of asthma medications.
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