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Vancomycin is an antibiotic in the glycopeptide category, prescribed for certain bacterial infections. It is to treat serious skin infections, infections in the bloodstream, endocarditis, bone and joint infections by intravenous administration. its also used for treatment of meningitis caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Drug Class Vancomycin belongs to the Glycopeptide Antibiotic class. Mechanism of…
What is a Panic Attack? A panic attack is a sudden and intense feeling of fear or anxiety. Its symptoms peak within minutes. It can occur suddenly and unexpectedly with or without a clear trigger. Panic attacks enter the sufferer in an intense distressing condition in which they feel like they are losing control or…
Meropenem is a broad-spectrum carbapenem antibiotic used for severe bacterial infections. It is effective against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including drug-resistant strains. Drug Class Class: Carbapenem antibiotic Mechanism of Action: It inhibits the synthesis of bacteria. It leads to bacterial death. Type: Beta-lactam antibiotic Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics Pharmacokinetics Absorption Meropenem is given via IV…
Imipenem is a broad-spectrum antibiotic in the carbapenem class. It is used to treat severe bacterial infections by Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Imipenem inhibits cell wall synthesis, which leads to the death of bacteria. Its administration is usually in combination with cilastatin. Cilastatin prevents the breakdown of imipenem in the kidney to enhance its effectiveness.…
Cefepime is a fourth-generation broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic commonly used to treat various bacterial infections caused by Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Chemical Structure and Classification Cefepime belongs to the earlier generation of cephalosporin class of antibiotics, beta-lactam drugs. It has enhanced stability against beta-lactamase enzymes and increased activity against Gram-negative organisms. Mechanism of Action Like other…
Cefazolin is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections. It is effective against Gram-positive bacterial infections by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus species. It is available as an intravenous (IV) or intramuscular (IM) injection. Cefazolin is a potent antibacterial agent in a clinical setting. Drug Class Cefazolin belongs to the beta-lactam antibiotics and…
Ampicillin is a penicillin derivative used for the treatment of a variety of infections caused by gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, as well as some anaerobes. It is commonly prescribed for conditions such as respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, and bacterial meningitis, among others. Structure of Ampicillin Drug Class of Ampicillin Ampicillin belongs to the penicillin class…
Penicillin G belongs to the beta-lactam antibiotic class. It works by disrupting bacterial cell wall synthesis and inhibits bacterial growth. That mechanism pf action make it highly effective against specific bacterial strains. Chemical Structure of Penicillin G Penicillin G consists of several components in its molecular structure: Beta-lactam ring Thiazolidine ring Side chain Mechanism of…
A drug can be enlisted to a specific class or category by the composition of the active ingredient or by the mechanism of action to treat a particular condition. General drug categories are given below. Drug Categories PDF File General Drug Categories Download PDF File Analgesics These are drugs that kill pain. There are…
Allopurinol is a medication used for the treatment of gout. Gout is a condition due to the excess uric acid in the blood. It helps lower uric acid levels, reducing the likelihood of disease. Additionally, it has other applications, such as treating kidney stones and preventing certain chemotherapy-induced complications. This article delves into the drug’s…