Wednesday, March 23, 2011

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.

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.

Toothpaste

A tooth cleaning compound used in the form of paste.

Mouthwash

A medicated solution used for rinsing and gargling the mouth resulting in increased oral hygiene.

Lozenge

It is a type of candy or small pellet which is medicated or aromatic. It is intended for slow dissolution in the mouth and often a demulcent is used in lozenges i.e. a substance helpful in soothing the mucus membrane which is inflamed.

Cefpirome

It is a 4th generation cephalosporin.

Action:
It binds to penicillin binding protein and inhibits peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell wall.

Uses:
It is active against gram positive and gram negative bacteria and is used for the treatment of lower respiratory tract infections and upper and lower urinary tract infections.

Cefozopran

It is a 4th generation cephalosporin. It is used parenterally.

Uses:
It is used against respiratory tract infections and urinary tract infections.