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Category: Osteo & ICU
Oseltamivir Phosphate
Description
This page contains brief details about the drug oseltamivir phosphate, it’s indication, dosage & administaration, mechanism of action, related brands with strength, warnings and common side effects.
Date of Approval
Oseltamivir Phosphate is an anti-viral medication that belongs to neuraminidase inhibitor and was approved by the FDA on December 14, 2000, for the treatment and prevention of influenza A and B.
Mechanism of Action of Oseltamivir Phosphate
Oseltamivir Phosphate is a pro-drug that gets converted into its active form (Oseltamivir carboxylate) inside the body. It is a neuraminidase inhibitor used in the treatment and prophylaxis of influenza. It works by inhibiting the neuraminidase enzyme present on the surface of the virus. This enzyme is essential for the virus to enter the healthy cells and release newly formed virus particles from infected cells, thereby spreading the infectious virus throughout the body. Oseltamivir Phosphate reduces viral shedding and infectivity.
Uses of Oseltamivir Phosphate
Oseltamivir Phosphate is used to treat Influenza A and B in patients two weeks of age and older who do not have symptoms for more than 2 days. It also prevents influenza type A and B in patients 1 year and older.
Oseltamivir Phosphate Dosage available
Oseltamivir Phosphate is a prescription drug available as an oral capsule and suspension. The dosage form, dose, and frequency of administration will be decided by your doctor based on your disease condition and other factors. Take medicine as directed by your physician. Take it with or without food. The chances of stomach upset are less if you take this medicine with food. If you are prescribed a capsule, swallow the capsule as a whole with water. Do not break, chew or crush the capsule.
Oral suspension is prescribed when the patient cannot swallow the tablet form of this medicine. Shake the suspension well before every use. The recommended dose is based on the individual’s body weight. It is important to complete the whole course, even if you start to feel better quickly.
Glatiramer Acetate PFS
20MG; 40MG Pre Filled Syringes Voriconazole
Description
This page contains brief details about the drug voriconazole, 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 Voriconazole for treating certain fungal infections received FDA approval on May 30, 2002. Voriconazole is an antifungal drug known as a fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor in the medication class.
Mechanism of Action of Voriconazole
Voriconazole work by inhibiting the production of cytochrome enzymes in fungi, which are essential for synthesizing a substance called ergosterol. The complete absence of ergosterol in the fungal cell wall is believed to be the mechanism behind Voriconazole’s antifungal activity.
Uses of Voriconazole
Voriconazole treats invasive aspergillosis, candidemia in non-neutropenic patients, esophageal candidiasis, fungal infections (caused by Scedosporium apiospermum, fusarium spp., and Fusarium solani), candida infections, fungal infections in high-risk bone marrow transplant patients.
Voriconazole Dosage available
Take the Voriconazole as your physician advises. Usually, the tablets will be taken with or without food. Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine. 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.
Active Ingredients: Voriconazole
Strength: 50mg, 200mg, 200mg I.V.
Dosage Form: Tablets & Injection
Retail Pack: 4’s & 10’s in blister pack, Vial
Piperacillin and Tazobactam
Active Ingredients: Piperacillin and Tazobactam
Strength: 4g Piperacillin and 0.5g Tazobactam
Dosage Form: Lyophilized powder in vial
Retail Pack: Vial
Tigecycline
Active Ingredients: Tigecycline
Strength: 50mg
Dosage Form: Single dose vial
Retail Pack: Vial
Posaconazole
Active Ingredients: Posaconazole
Strength: 300 mg/16.7 ml
Dosage Form: Injection
Retail Pack: Single Dose Vial
Ibandronate
Active Ingredients: Ibandronate
Strength: 150mg
Dosage Form: Tablets
Retail Pack: 10 x 1 tablets in an aluminium stri
Ceftazidime & Avibactam
Active Ingredients: Ceftazidime & Avibactam
Strength: Ceftazidime 2 gm & Avibactam 0.5 gm
Dosage Form: Powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
Retail Pack: Single Dose vial
Zoledronic Acid
Description
This page contains brief details about the drug zoledronic acid, it’s indication, dosage & administaration, mechanism of action, related brands with strength, warnings and common side effects.
Date of Approval
Zoledronic Acid is an anti-resorptive medication which was approved for its medical use on 22nd February 2002.
Mechanism of Action of Zoledronic Acid
Zoledronic Acid Injection is an anti-resorptive medication that belongs to the class of bisphosphonates. Zoledronic acid works by inhibiting the cell signaling pathways that produce osteoclasts. This process further inhibits bone resorption and also induces programmed cell death of cancer cells.
Uses of Zoledronic Acid
Zoledronic Acid Injection has been developed to treat osteoporosis and prevent bone complications in patients diagnosed with bone cancer. A condition called tumor-induced hypercalcemia is common among people diagnosed with cancer. Zoledronic acid Injection is indicated to reduce blood calcium levels in such conditions.
Zoledronic Acid Dosage available Zoledronic Acid Injection is available as a single-dose vial for injection in doses 4mg and 5mg. It is intended for administration as an intravenous infusion after reconstitution. Your healthcare provider will prescribe an accurate dose depending on your health condition. If you have been diagnosed with a kidney problem, your doctor will administer a lower dose.