Generic Zithromax is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria, such as respiratory infections, skin infections, ear infections, and sexually transmitted diseases. In children, it is used to treat middle ear infection, pneumonia, tonsillitis, and strep throat.
Generic Biaxin is in a group of drugs called macrolide antibiotics. It is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections affecting the skin and respiratory system. It is also used together with other medicines to treat stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori.
Generic Ceclor Modified-Release is used in the treatment of ear, nose, throat, respiratory tract, urinary tract, and skin infections caused by specific bacteria, including staph, strep, and E. coli. Uses include treatment of sore or strep throat, pneumonia, and tonsillitis. It is also used for flare-ups of chronic bronchitis.
Generic Floxin is in a group of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. It is used to treat bacterial infections that cause bronchitis, pneumonia, chlamydia, gonorrhea, skin infections, urinary tract infections, etc.
Generic Omnicef is a member of the family of antibiotics known as cephalosporins. It is used to treat many different types of mild to moderate infections.
Generic Sporanox is an antifungal antibiotic. It is used to treat infections caused by fungus, which can invade any part of the body including the lungs, mouth or throat, toenails or fingernails.
Generic Sumycin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. It is used to treat many different bacterial infections, such as urinary tract infections, acne, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and others.
Generic Cipro is an antibiotic in a group of drugs called fluoroquinolones. It is used to treat different types of bacterial infections, e.g. bladder inflammation.
Generic Amoxil is used for treating infections caused by certain bacteria. It is also used with other medicines to treat H. pylori infection and ulcers of the small intestines. Amoxil is a penicillin antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.
Generic Ceclor is used in the treatment of ear, nose, throat, respiratory tract, urinary tract, and skin infections caused by specific bacteria, including staph, strep, and E. coli. Uses include treatment of sore or strep throat, pneumonia, and tonsillitis.
Generic Flagyl is an antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infections of the vagina, stomach, skin, joints and respiratory tract. This medication will not treat a vaginal yeast infection.
Generic Ilosone is used to treat many kinds of infections and to prevent ''strep'' infections in patients with a history of rheumatic heart disease who may be allergic to penicillin.
Generic Levaquin is in a group of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. It is used to treat bacterial infections that cause bronchitis, pneumonia, chlamydia, gonorrhea, skin infections, urinary tract infections, etc.
Generic Prograf is used for preventing organ rejection in patients following liver, kidney or heart transplant. It may be used along with other medicines.
Generic Stromectol is an anti-parasite medication. It causes the death of certain parasitic organisms in the body and is used to treat infections caused by them.
Generic Suprax, a cephalosporin antibiotic, is prescribed for bacterial infections of the chest, ears, urinary tract, throat and for uncomplicated gonorrhea.
Second-line antibiotics may be more effective than first-line antibiotics for patients with acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, say researchers from Athens, Greece.
Analyzing data from 12 randomized, controlled trials involving 2,261 patients, the team found that first-line antibiotics (e.g., amoxicillin, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole [Bactrim, Women First], ampicillin drags, and generic doxycycline [Vibramycin, Pfizer]) were associated with lower rates [...]]]...
For patients with new-onset atrial fibrillation, amiodarone tablets (Pacerone, Upsher-Smith; Cordarone drags, Wyeth) may increase the risk of bradyarrhythmia, thus necessitating the insertion of a pacemaker—and the risk is higher in women.
Researchers from McGill University, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, University of Iowa Hospitals, and Rhode Island Hospital studied [...]]]...
Although some animal studies have suggested that selenium supplements may help prevent vascular complications in patients with diabetes, findings from the Nutritional Prevention of Cancer trial in 1,202 patients from dermatology clinics suggest otherwise. Not only did selenium not help, it might have even heightened the risk of diabetes.
None of the patients had type-2 diabetes [...]]]...
Valproate sodium (Depacon, Abbott) and meropenem (Merrem, AstraZeneca) are often used in intensive care units to treat seizures and serious infections. In an 18-month study at University Hospital Gasthuisberg in Leuven, Belgium, 39 patients simultaneously receiving both drugs demonstrated an alarming interaction—an average drop of 66% in valproate plasma concentrations within 24 hours in 19 [...]]]...
Hypertension, diabetes, and other conditions mean that patients must manage anywhere from two to a multitude of medications. It’s no wonder that some find it difficult to stick with their treatments. Polypharmacy and complexity of regimens are two determinants of poor compliance.
Fixed-dose regimens may improve compliance by reducing pill burden and some of the complexity. [...]]]...
