Saturday, March 26, 2011

Cefazedone

It is a 1st generation cephalosporin. It is related to penicillin.

Action:
It causes inhibition of mucopeptide synthesis in the cell wall.

Friday, March 25, 2011

Classifications in Pharmacy (CIP) Software


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:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=AB99342F-5D1A-413D-8319-81DA479AB0D7&displaylang=en

(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.

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.