ANTIINFECTIVES FOR SYSTEMIC USE

Levocol capsules – Broad spectrum anti-bacterial

Composition Each capsule contains 250 mg. L. chloramphenicol. Indications Drug of choice in acute infections caused by Salmonella typhi and paratyphi A and B. Enterobacteriaceae. Haemophilus influenza infections especially meningeal infections. Gall bladder and biliary tract infections. Urinary tract infections. Gynaecological infections. Brucellosis and psittacosis. whooping cough. G-ve such as meningitis and N. gonorrhoea. Precautions …

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Cotril tablets : Cotrimoxazole – Broad Spectrum chemotherapeutic agent

Composition and pharmaceutical forms Cotril tablets each tablet contains sulphamethoxazole 400 mg.and trimethoprime 80 mg. Cotrile forte tablets: each elongated tablet contains sulphamethoxazole 800 mg.and trimethoprime 160 mg. Indication Respiratory system infections: as acute and chronic bronchitis , lung abscess and bronchopneumonia. E.N.T. infection: as tonsillitis, acute and chronic otitis media and sinusitis. U.T. infections: …

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Rifamox granules -Anti-tuberculous

Composition Each 30mg. of granules contain 2 gm. rifampicin suspension. Indications Treatment of All forms of tuberculosis (in combination with other anti-tuberculous drugs). Chemoprophylaxis of meningococcal meningitis. Staphylococcus endocarditis and haemophilis influenza. Leprosy and brucellosis. Infection due to sensitive micro-organisms as: respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, skin and soft tissues infections. Precautions Care taken …

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Tetracycline capsules – Broad spectram anti-bacterial agent

Composition Each capsule contains tetracycline hydrochloride 250 mg. Indications Gastro-intestinal infections (bacterial and amoebic dysentery) Uro-genital infections. Meningeal infections. E.N.T infections (Tonsilitis, otitis, Mastoiditis and sinusitis). Rickettsial and viral infections ( typhus, Q fever, psittacosis, and lymphogranuloma inguinal ). Malta fever (Brucellosis, anthrax and actinomycosis). Treatment of sever acne. Precautions Care with patients with renal …

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Rifampicin 150 mg or 300 mg capsules: anti-tuberculous medication

Composition Rifampicin 150 mg.capsules: each capsule contains 150 mg. rifampicin. Rifampicin 300 mg. capsules: each capsule contains 300 mg. rifampicin. Indications Treatment of: All forms of tuberculosis (in combination with other anti-tuberculous drug). Meningococcal meningitis. Leprosy and brucellosis. Infections due to sensitive micro-organisms as respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, skin and soft tissues infections. Precautions …

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T.B zide tablets – Anti-tuberculous medication

Composition T.B zide 50 mg, tablets: each tablet contains isoniazide 50 mg. T.B zide 100 mg. tablets: each tablet contains isoniazide 100mg. T.B zide forte 200 mg. tablets: each tablet contains isoniazide 200 mg. T.B zide 300 mg. tablets: each tablet contains isoniazide 300 mg. Indication Chiefly indicated for all types of pulmonary and extra-pulmonary …

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Tricogyl tablets & Infusion: Anti-protozoal & Amoebicides

Composition Trichogyl 250 mg. tablets: each tablet contains metronidazole 250 mg. Trichogyl forte 500 mg. tablets: each tablet contains metronidazole 500 mg. Trichogy! 0.5% infusion: each 100 ml. buffered isotonic solution contain metronidazol 500 mg. Indications G.I.T. amoebiasis (intra and extra intestinal), Giardiasis cystic carriers, pseudo-membraneous colitis, eradicate H.pylori in peptic ulcer. Urogenital: Trichomoniasis, urethritis, …

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Nalidixic acid tablets – Urinary Anti-Infectives

Composition Each tablet contains Nalidixic acid 500 mg. Indications Urinary tract infections: it acts at any pH either acidic or alkaline urine. Shigella (Bacillary dysentery )resistant to antimicrobials. In patients hypersensitive to penicillin or sulphonamide. Precautions Given with care in patients with renal and hepatic failure. It enhances the effect of oral anti-coagulant as warfarin …

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Cefaxim Vial – Third-generation cephalosoporin antibiotic

Composition Cefaxim 1 gm vial: contains 1000 mg Cefotaxime sodium. Cefaxim 0.5 gm vial: contains 500 mg cefotaxime sodium. Uses and Dosage Cefotaxime is active against both gram + ve and gram-ve bacteria. USES DOSAGE Urinary tract infections. 2-4 gm. Daily. Respiratory tract infections. 2-4 gm. Daily.  Septicemia & endocarditis. 3-6 gm. daily for 8-17 …

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Cefrazon Vial: Third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic

Composition Cefrazon 1 gm. vial: contains 1000 mg Cefoperazone sodium. Cefrazon 0.5 gm. vial: contains 500 mg Cefoperazone sodium. Uses Respiratory tract infections. Peritonitis and other intra-abdominal infections. Bacterial septicemia. Pelvic inflammatory disease. Genito Urinary Tract infection, endometritis. Cystic Fibrosis. Skin and soft tissue infections. Precautions & incompatibility Care should be taken in patient receiving …

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