Disease-information
Cefuroxime is a 2nd generation cephalosporin group of broad-spectrum β-lactam antibiotic.Clavulanic acid is a
beta lactamase inhibitor used to enhance the effectiveness of beta lactam
antibiotics. Clavulanic acid does have some degree of bacterial activity; its
principal role is as a beta-lactamase inhibitor. Used in combination with t...
The following groups
are at a particularly high risk of vitamin D deficiency:Infants and children aged 65 yearsIndividuals who have darker skin (e.g. people of South Asian
ethnic origin).People who have no or limited sun exposure, including people
who:
cover
their skin for cultural reasons
are
confined in...
A Double Action Antacid &
Alginate Liquid was more effective than an antacid in controlling postprandial
esophageal acid exposure in GERD patients. This suggests that this main
effectiveness related to its co-localization with and
displacement/neutralization of the post-prandial acid pocket, rather than
preventing reflux.Heartburn is...
Esomeprazole Dose - 20mg/40mg WHEN, HOW and WHY?Esomeprazole is a proton
pump inhibitor used to -·
treat GERD, ·
reduce the risk of NSAID associated gastric
ulcers, ·
eradicate H. pylori, and
· ...
In adults, vitamin D deficiency is defined as a serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D
level of less than 20 ng per mL (50 nmol per L), and vitamin D insufficiency is defined as a serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level of 20
to 30 ng per mL (50 to 75 nmol per L). RemoveAvailable Brand
Key facts
Antibiotic
resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health, food security,
and development today.
Antibiotic
resistance can affect anyone, of any age, in any country.
Antibiotic
resistance occurs naturally, but misuse of antibiotics in humans and
animals is accelerating the process.
A gr...
Revised guideline for clinical
management of Dengue4th Edition 2018, Revised
(Printed May, 2020)
The draft version of revised
guideline for clinical management of Dengue. The revised guideline contains new
conception regarding pediatric management as well as management of Dengue in
pregnancy. Dengue in Covid19 context has been briefly d...
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Guidelines of Bangladesh.
The guidelines for the diagnosis,
treatment, and control of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Many reflux patients remain
symptomatic on a standard dose of proton pump inhibitor (PPI). In some
patients, especially those with nonerosive reflux disease or atypical GERD
symptoms, acid-suppressive therapy with PPIs is not as successful.
In patients with residual reflux
symptoms despite PPI treatment, adding an alginate plus antacid offe...
Depression is a mood disorder
that involves a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest which interferes
with daily functioning.Selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of drugs that are typically used as
antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder. SSRIs are the
most commonly prescribed antidepres...
The primary treatment approach
for most people of OCD will be to start with psychological treatment in the
form of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). However, for some people
where therapy as not proved successful initially, the NICE guidelines recommend
additional therapy (CBT with ERP), or a choice of medication in the form
of Selective S...
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges in management and
follow-up in common respiratory diseases such as asthma.
This review will discuss the current recommendations regarding asthma and
COVID-19 based on best available evidence at this time. RemoveAvailable Brand
