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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...
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
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...
Montelukast is used to control
and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of
breath). It is also used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during
exercise (bronchospasm).Montelukast is also used to
relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing,
stuffy/runny/itchy nose).
Common Ast...
STATIN SELECTION
A. Dosage & Administration
At the start dose and following
dose titration, rosuvastatin was
significantly more effective than atorvastatin
at reducing LDL-C and achieving European LDL-C goals in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Key Notes
The...
Statins, also known as HMG-CoA
reductase inhibitors, are a class of lipid-lowering medications that reduce
illness and mortality in those who are at high risk of cardiovascular disease.
They are the most common cholesterol-lowering drugs. RemoveAvailable Brand
American College of
Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force Clinical Practice Guidelines
identifies high- intensity and moderate-intensity statin therapy for use in
primary and secondary prevention of Cardiovascular disease.
When choosing a
statin dose, expected LDL reduction is not the only...
First-generation
cephalosporins have active coverage against· Gram-positive cocci
such as staphylococci spp. and streptococci spp. while
having minimal coverage against gram-negative bacteria.· Gram-negative
bacteria that are somewhat susceptible to first-generation cephalosporins are Proteus
mirabilis, E. coli, and Klebsiella pn...
Ivermectin is an antiparasitic
drug that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the
treatment of onchocerciasis and strongyloidiasis. Ivermectin is not
FDA-approved for the treatment of any viral infection. In general, the drug is
well tolerated. It is currently being evaluated as a potential treatment for
COVID-19.
Iverm...
In patients with severe or critical Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) manifestations, a thromboinflammatory syndrome, with diffuse microvascular thrombosis, is increasingly evident as the final step of pro-inflammatory cytokines storm. Actually, no proven effective therapies for novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) i...
In a clinical trial of patients with COVID-19, monoclonal antibody were shown to reduce COVID-19-related
hospitalization or emergency room visits in patients at high risk for
disease progression within 28 days after treatment when compared to
placebo. The safety and effectiveness of this investigational therapy
for use in the treatment of C...
