Last updated: 30th December, 2019 Cephalosporins are the antibiotics prescribed to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (eg; Respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and skin infections). Cephalosporins are bactericidal agents, meaning they kill bacteria directly. They directly act on the bacterial cell wall. Cephalosporins are classified into 5 generations, each generation is effective […]
Last updated: 30th December, 2019 ZETIA is an oral tablet prescribed along with a low cholesterol/ low-fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood. It is prescribed for patients who cannot control their cholesterol levels with the help of diet and exercise. Let’s get to know how it works, it’s uses, side effects, […]
Last updated: 31st December, 2019 Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic that works against a broad spectrum of bacteria. Nitrofurantoin has been used effectively for a long time treatment of acute lower urinary tract infections in adults, children and pregnant women. Let’s get to know how it works, uses and precautions to take before use. Overview of the […]
Last updated: 20th December, 2019 Lasix oral tablet is a prescription drug that’s available as a tablet, oral solution and injection form in which furosemide is the active ingredient. It is a type of medicine called as a diuretic (commonly called water pills). Get to know how Lasix works, its side effects, precautions, and contraindications where […]
Last updated: 31st December, 2019 Mupirocin ointment/cream is an antibiotic used to treat your skin infections. The cream is advised to treat certain bacterial skin infections. Also used to treat infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), traumatic lesions, small and medium lacerations, wounds or abrasions. It is prescribed for patients infected with susceptible strains of […]
Last updated: 31st December, 2019 Amlodipine is a prescribed medicine to treat conditions like high blood pressure, chest pain, and Coronary artery disease. It belongs to the type of drugs called Calcium channel blocker. It is important to know how Amlodipine tablet works, uses, its side effects, precautions, and contraindications where Amlodipine is not advised. Read about […]
Last updated: 25th February, 2020 Phenergan Syrup is a medication used to treat conditions like vomiting, nausea, allergic symptoms such as itching, rashes, runny nose and also used as a short-term treatment option for treating sleep disorders. Get to know how Phenergan Syrup works, its side effects, precautions, and contraindications where Phenergan Syrup is not suggested. […]
Last updated: 31st December, 2019 Telmisartan belongs to a class of medicines called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). This medication is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Get to know how Telmisartan works, its side effects, precautions, and contraindications where Telmisartan is not suggested. Read about some other similar medications Telmisartan composition and active ingredients Telmisartan contains Telmisartan as an active […]
Last updated: 18th April, 2020 Neurobion injection is a combination of vitamins B1, B6, and B12. It is a neurotropic vitamin injection used for the treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency. Get to know how Neurobion injection works, its side effects, precautions, and contraindications where Neurobion injection is not suggested. Indications Prescribed to treat deficiency of vitamin […]
Last updated: 4th March, 2020 Doxofylline is used to prevent and treat the symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Get to know how Doxofylline works, its side effects, precautions, and contraindications where Doxofylline is not suggested. Read about other similar medication used for COPD Composition of Doxofylline Doxofylline (also known as doxophylline) is a xanthine derivative […]