Thursday, March 24, 2011

Cefatrizine

It is a 1st generation cephalosporin. It is taken orally or intramuscularly.

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.

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.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Anesthetic machine

A machine or device helping in the administration of anesthesia.

Oxygen Mask

A device used for the delivery of oxygen from a storage tank to the lungs.

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.