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Category: Bacterial Infections
Teicoplanin
Description
This page contains brief details about the drug teicoplanin, it’s indication, dosage & administaration, mechanism of action, related brands with strength, warnings and common side effects.
Date of Approval
Teicoplanin is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called semisynthetic glycopeptide. The FDA approved this medicine for its use on 24 May 2018. FDA did not approve it for use in the USA.
Mechanism of Action of Teicoplanin
The cell wall of gram-positive bacteria is entirely made of peptidoglycan, which is necessary for cell wall synthesis. Teicoplanin interferes with the cell-wall biosynthesis of bacteria by binding to specific residues and inhibiting the polymer membrane. It works by killing the bacteria which can cause serious infections.
Uses of Teicoplanin
It is used in adults and children to treat bacterial infections of soft tissues, lungs, urinary tract, endocarditis, abdominal wall, blood, bones, and joints. It works by killing the bacteria that cause infections in the body.
Teicoplanin Dosage available
Teicoplanin is available as an injection. It will be given to you by a doctor or other healthcare professional. It will be given as an intravenous injection (into a vein) or intramuscular (into a muscle). It can also be given as an infusion through a drip into a vein. Your healthcare provider will decide the dose, route of administration, and duration of the treatment based on your health condition and other factors. Do not self-administer the medicine.
Polymyxin B
Description
This page contains brief details about the drug polymyxin b, it’s indication, dosage & administaration, mechanism of action, related brands with strength, warnings and common side effects.
Date of Approval
Polymyxin B is an antibiotic used in gram-negative infection treatment.
Mechanism of Action of Polymyxin B
Polymyxin B acts by disrupting the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria. It binds to and interacts with the lipopolysaccharide layer, a crucial bacterial cell wall component, causing membrane destabilization. This leads to increased permeability, leakage of cell contents, and eventual cell death. By targeting the outer membrane, this medication effectively neutralizes Gram-negative bacteria, making it particularly valuable in treating infections caused by these bacteria, especially in cases of multidrug resistance where other antibiotics may not be effective.
Uses of Polymyxin B
Polymyxin B treats severe bacterial infections, especially those caused by Gram-negative bacteria and multi-drug resistant strains. It is commonly used for infections like urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and ventilator-associated pneumonia caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria. This medication is available in intravenous and topical formulations, making it effective for systemic and localized bacterial infections.
Polymyxin B Dosage available
Polymyxin B should be taken exactly as prescribed by a healthcare professional. It is available in various forms, such as tablets or capsules. The dosage and frequency depend on the medical condition being treated. This medication can be taken with or without food, and patients should not adjust the dosage or stop taking it without medical guidance. Following the doctor’s instructions is very important, and if you experience any possible side effects, inform your healthcare provider immediately.
Fosaprepitant Dimeglumine
Description
This page contains brief details about the drug fosaprepitant dimeglumine, it’s indication, dosage & administaration, mechanism of action, related brands with strength, warnings and common side effects.
Date of Approval
The U.S. FDA approved fosaprepitant dimeglumine on 1/25/2008, It is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy (cancer treatment).
Mechanism of Action of Fosaprepitant Dimeglumine
Fosaprepitant dimeglumine injection blocks the action of a natural substance called neurokinin in the brain that causes nausea and vomiting.
Uses of Fosaprepitant Dimeglumine
Fosaprepitant dimeglumine treats bacterial infections (respiratory tract, urinary tract, nervous system, digestive system, and blood poisoning. It is effective only against bacterial infection and not against viral or fungal infection.
Fosaprepitant Dimeglumine Dosage available
Fosaprepitant dimeglumine is available as an IV (intravenous) injection in the dose of 150 mg. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition.
Minocycline
Description
This page contains brief details about the drug minocycline, it’s indication, dosage & administaration, mechanism of action, related brands with strength, warnings and common side effects.
Date of Approval
Minocycline is an antibiotic drug developed by the U.S. Food And Drug Administration and initially approved for treating respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, meningitis, syphilis, chlamydial infection, and acute ischemic stroke.
Mechanism of Action of Minocycline
Minocycline works by inhibiting the growth and reproduction of bacteria. It does this by interfering with the protein synthesis process within bacterial cells, ultimately preventing the bacteria from multiplying and causing infection.
Uses of Minocycline
Minocycline is used to treat various bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, meningitis, syphilis, chlamydial infection, and acute ischemic stroke. This medication is also valuable in cases where patients cannot receive penicillin antibiotics due to allergies or other reasons.
Minocycline Dosage available
Minocycline can be administered only as an intravenous injection into a vein by your physician in a hospital setting. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition.
Dalbavancin
Description
This page contains brief details about the drug dalbavancin, it’s indication, dosage & administaration, mechanism of action, related brands with strength, warnings and common side effects.
Date of Approval
The U.S. FDA (food drug and administration) approved dalbavancin in may 23, 2014, is used to treat bacterial infection.
Mechanism of Action of Dalbavancin
Dalbavancin acts by inhibiting the synthesis of cell walls in bacteria by binding with the peptidoglycan of the bacteria. It is involved in bactericidal activity. It is the reason that the drug is effective against gram-positive bacteria (which have thick peptidoglycan) compared to gram-negative bacteria.
Uses of Dalbavancin
Dalbavancin is used to treat bacterial infections in adults and children who are three months old. It is also used to treat skin infections.
Dalbavancin Dosage available
Dalbavancin is available as an injection form. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. Only stop taking the tablet if your doctor advises you to stop.
Meropenem
Description
This page contains brief details about the drug meropenem, it’s indication, dosage & administaration, mechanism of action, related brands with strength, warnings and common side effects.
Date of Approval
Meropenem is an antibiotic medication developed by the U.S. Food And Drug Administration and initially approved in the year 1996, for treating various bacterial infections caused by susceptible organisms.
Mechanism of Action of Meropenem
Meropenem is used to treat various bacterial infections caused by susceptible organisms. This injection also treats skin, lung, urine, and gynecological infections. Mostly, it can be used during the prevention of surgical site infections.
Uses of Meropenem
Meropenem works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria and preventing them from multiplying. It does this by interfering with the bacterial cell wall synthesis, which is essential for survival.
Meropenem Dosage available
Meropenem will be administered to you by a healthcare professional in a hospital setting. It is usually administered as an intravenous injection into a vein. Your doctor will decide the dose, route of administration, and frequency based on your disease condition and other factors.