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Penomer

Generic Name: MeropenemDosage Form: IV InjectionTG Name: Anti-infectives What is Penomer®?Penomer® (Meropenem) is a broad-spectrum carbapenem antibiotic. It is active against Gram-positive and Gram negative bacteria. The bactericidal activity of Meropenem results from the inhibition of cell wall synthesis. Meropenem readily penetrates the cell wall of most Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria to reach penicillin binding-protein (PBP) targets. Penomer® is used […]

Odycin

Generic Name: MoxifloxacinDosage Form: TabletTG Name: Anti-infectives 1. What is Odycin® Tablet?Odycin® (Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride 400 mg) tablets, for oral use is a is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial indicated for treating infections in adults (18 years of age and older) caused by designated susceptible bacteria. 2. How Odycin® works in our body?Odycin® is a synthetic fluoroquinolone that exhibits bactericidal action by inhibiting the topoisomerase […]

Nitaxide

Generic Name: NitazoxanideDosage Form: 100 mg/ 5ml Powder for suspension 30ml & 60 mlTG Name: Anti-infectives Nitazoxanide is a synthetic nitrothiazolyl-salicylamide derivative and an anti-protozoal agent. It is approved for treatment of infectious diarrhea caused by Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia lamblia in patients 1 year of age and older. Following oral administration it is rapidly hydrolyzed to its […]

Neofloxin

Generic Name: CiprofloxacinDosage Form: Coated Tablet, XR film Coated Tablet, Granules for Suspension & Intravenous InfusionTG Name: Anti-infectives 1. What Neofloxin is and what it is used for?The active ingredient of Neofloxin® Tablet, Neofloxin®-500 Tablet, Neofloxin®-750 Tablet, Neofloxin® XR Tablet, Neofloxin® XR-1000 Tablet and Neofloxin® Granules for Suspension is Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride USP. Ciprofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone, is an extremely broad spectrum antimicrobial agent […]

Mulina

Generic Name: Lefamulin 600mg and Lefamulin 150 mg/15mlDosage Form: Tablet and IV InjectionTG Name: Anti-infectives 1. What is Mulina®?Mulina® is a preparation of Lefamulin, a semi-synthetic antibacterial agent for oral and intravenous administration. Lefamulin features a novel mechanism of action that shows benefit against resistant bacteria that cause pneumonia. 2. How does Mulina® work in our body?Mulina® is a systemic pleuromutilin […]

Melphin

Generic Name: Pyrantel PamoateDosage Form: Tablet, SuspensionTG Name: Anti-infectives Melphin® (Pyrantel Pamoate USP) is an anthelmintic effective against Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworm), Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm), Ancylostoma duodenale/Necator americanus (hookworm) and Trichostrongylus. Melphin® may be used for the treatment of infestations with one or more of these parasites in both adults and children.

Megatrim

Generic Name: Co-trimoxazoleDosage Form: Tablet & SuspensionTG Name: Anti-infectives Megatrim® is a broad spectrum antibacterial drug containing Trimethoprim BP and Sulfamethoxazole BP in a 1:5 fixed combination. Megatrim® & Megatrim DS are indicated for Rites, otitis media, Genito-urinary tract infections, GI infections as well as some other infections.

Megadox

Generic Name: DoxycyclineDosage Form: CapsuleTG Name: Anti-infectives Megadox® contains Doxycycline Hydrochloride which is a semisynthetic tetracycline antibiotic with broad spectrum activity. It is indicated for the treatment of Pneumonia, gastrointestinal infections, genitourinary tract infections, soft tissue infections, trachoma, acne etc.

Maxidim

Generic Name: CeftazidimeDosage Form: IV/IM injectionTG Name: Anti-infectives 1. What Maxidim is and what it is used for?Maxidim (Ceftazidime) is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria. It is useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. It is a third-generation cephalosporin.It is highly effective in Community Acquired Infections and Pseudomonas infections. 2. Before […]

Lesovir-C

Generic Name: Ledipasvir 90mg & Sofosbuvir 400mgDosage Form: TabletTG Name: Anti-infectives What is Lesovir-C®?Lesovir-C® is a fixed-dose combination of ledipasvir and sofosbuvir used to treat chronic hepatitis C genotype 1or genotype 4 infection in adults. It is not known if the combination is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age. What are the indications of Lesovir-C®?Lesovir-C® is […]