ANTIPROTOZOALS: Nitazoxanide Indication A) Diarrhoea caused by the protozoa Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium parvum. B) Amoebiasis and helminth infections. Contraindication Nitazoxanide should not be given to patients who have an allergic reaction to the drug. The safety and effectiveness of Nitazoxanide suspension in pediatric patients less than 1 year of age have not been […]
ANTIBIOTICS: Clindamycin Hydrochloride Indication Clindamycin has been shown to be effective in the treatment of the following infections when caused by susceptible anaerobic bacteria or susceptible strains of gram positive bacteria such as Streptococci, Staphylococci and Pneumococci: upper respiratory tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections, pelvic infections, […]
ANTIBIOTICS: Gemifloxacin Indication 1. Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis 2. Community-acquired pneumonia Contraindication Gemifloxacin can be taken with or without food and should be swallowed whole with a liberal amount of liquid. Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: One 320 mg tablet daily for 5 days Community-acquired pneumonia: One 320 mg tablet daily for 5 days Dosage & […]
ANTIBIOTICS: Cefaclor Monohydrate Indication Otitis Media, Lower Respiratory Tract Infections, including Pneumonia, Bronchitis and Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitisn, Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, including Pharyngitis and Tonsillitisn Urinary Tract Infections, including Pyelonephritis and Cystitisn Skin and Soft Tissue Infections (SSTIs)n Skin and Skin Structure Infections (SSSIs), Sinusitis Contraindication Xclor (Cefaclor) is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to […]
TOPICAL PREPARATION: Clobetasol Propionate Indication 1. Initial control of all forms of hyperacute eczema in all age groups 2. Chronic hyperkeratotic eczema of the hands and feet and patches of chronic lichen simplex 3. Chronic hyperkeratotic psoriasis of any area of the body 4. Severe acute photosensitivity 5. Hypertrophic lichen planus 6. Localized bullous disorders 7. […]
ANTI NEUROPATHICS: Pregabalin Indication Xil Capsules is indicated for: 1. Management of neuropathic pain (diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia etc.) 2. Management of fibromyalgia 3. Adjunctive therapy for partial onset of seizures/epilepsyGAD (Generalized anxiety disorder) Xil-CR is indicated for: 1. Neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) 2. Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN) Contraindication Pregabalin is contraindicated in patients […]
TOPICAL PREPARATION: Fusidic Acid + Betamethasone Indication Xzema cream is indicated in inflammatory dermatoses where bacterial infection is present or likely to occur. Inflammatory dermatoses include atopic eczema, discoid eczema, stasis eczema, seborrhoeic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, psoriasis and discoid lupus erythematosus. Contraindication Topical corticosteroids are contraindicated in viral, tuberculous and fungal skin infections, perioral dermatitis, acne […]
ANTIULCERANTS: Vonoprazan Indication Vonion is indicated for 1. Gastric ulcer 2. Duodenal ulcer 3. Reflux esophagitis 4. Prevention of recurrence of gastric ulcer or duodenal ulcer during NSAIDs administration 5. Adjunct to Helicobacter pylori eradication Contraindication Vonoprazan hypersensitivity to the active ingredients or to any of the excipients. Side Effect Diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, upper respiratory […]
ANTIBIOTICS: Ceftriaxone Sodium Indication Respiratory tract infections, Skin & soft tissue infections, Urinary tract infections & Prevention of postoperative infections Contraindication Should not be given of patients with a history of hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics. Dosage & Administration Adults: The usual adult daily dose is 1-2 gm once daily (or twice daily in equally divided doses) depending […]
ANXIOLYTICS & ANTIDEPRESSANT: Flupentixol + Melitracen Indication In various types of anxiety, depression & apathy. These include- Dosage & Administration Adults: Usually 2 tablets daily: Morning and noon. In severe cases the morning dose may be increased to 2 tablets. Elderly patients: 1 tablet in the morning. Maintenance dose: usually 1 tablet in the morning. In cases of […]