Cefadroxil Brand Name– Duricef What is Cefadroxil Cefadroxil is an oral first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. Its spectrum includes gram-positive organisms, but it has limited gram-negative coverage. Cefadroxil is indicated for the treatment of urinary tract infections, skin and skin structure infections, pharyngitis, and tonsillitis. This drug was approved by the FDA in 1978. Indications cystitis Escherichia …
Cefaclor Brand Names Ceclor | Ceclor CD | Raniclor What is Cefaclor Cefaclor is an oral, second-generation cephalosporin. The spectrum of activity of cefaclor more closely resembles first-generation than second-generation cephalosporins, causing some clinicians to consider it a first-generation agent. Cefaclor has slightly improved activity against Haemophilus influenzae compared with cephalexin, a first-generation cephalosporin. Clinically, cefaclor is used primarily …
Castor Oil Peru Balsam Trypsin Brand Names AllanDerm-T | Granul-derm | Granulex | Optase | Revina | TBC | Trypsin | Vasolex | Xenaderm What is Castor Oil Peru Balsam Trypsin Castor oil peru balsam trypsin products are prescription only topicals used in wound care management. The products relieve pain and promote healing; debride eschar and necrotic tissue physiologically; stimulate the vascular bed; …
Castor Oil Peru Balsam Brand Name– VENELEX What is Castor Oil Peru Balsam Castor oil peru balsam is used in wound care management to relieve pain, reduce odor, and promote healing. Currently, the drug is available in two topical formulations, an ointment and an aerosol spray. Although these formulations contain the same ratio of castor …
What is Castor Oil Castor oil is an oral stimulant laxative obtained from the seeds of Ricinus communis. It has been used for the relief of constipation and for bowel preparation prior to surgery or diagnostic procedures; however, because of the intensity and severity of adverse reactions associated with use, other effective treatments are more commonly …
Caspofungin Brand Name– Cancidas What is Caspofungin Caspofungin is an intravenous echinocandin antifungal agent that is used for the treatment of invasive aspergillosis that is refractory to or intolerant of other therapies, esophageal candidiasis, candidemia, and for empiric treatment of presumed fungal infections in febrile neutropenia. Common adverse events reported with caspofungin include fever and …
What is Casanthranol Docusate Sodium NOTE: This drug is discontinued in the US. Docusate and casanthranol are used together in an oral preparation to treat or prevent constipation. The combination of casanthranol with docusate usually produces a laxative effect within 6—12 hours, but activity may take as long as 24 hours for some patients. Docusate …