What are the uses for cefprozil? Cefprozil is effective against susceptible bacteria causing infections of: the middle ear, tonsils (tonsillitis), throat (pharyngitis), larynx (laryngitis), bronchi (bronchitis), skin and soft tissues, and lungs (pneumonia). What brand names are available for cefprozil? Cefzil Is cefprozil available as a generic drug? Yes Do I need a prescription for …
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What is tetanus toxoid? Tetanus toxoid is a vaccine used to provide active immunity against tetanus toxin. Tetanus or lockjaw is a serious disease that may result in death. Is tetanus toxoid available as a generic drug? Yes Do I need a prescription for tetanus toxoid? No Why is tetanus toxoid prescribed to patients? The tetanus toxoid vaccine is used …
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Who discovered penicillin? In 1928, Alexander Fleming noted that mold belonging to the genus Penicillium inhibited the growth of bacteria. Fleming called this unknown antibacterial substance penicillin. Ten years later, a group at Oxford University began to investigate penicillin in laboratory mice. Penicillin was hailed as a miracle drug and saved countless lives in World War II. What are penicillin …
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What is cefixime, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Cefixime is a semi-synthetic (partially man-made), oral antibiotic in the cephalosporin family of antibiotics. The cephalosporin family includes cephalexin (Keflex), cefaclor (Ceclor), cefuroxime (Zinacef), cefpodoxime (Vantin), cefprozil (Cefzil), and many injectable forms. Like other cephalosporins, cefixime stops bacteria from multiplying by preventing bacteria from forming the walls that surround …
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What are sulfonamides? Sulfonamides (sulfa drugs) are drugs that are derived from sulfanilamide, a sulfur-containing chemical. Most sulfonamides are antibiotics, but some are prescribed for treating ulcerative colitis. Sulfonamide antibiotics work by disrupting the production of dihydrofolic acid, a form of folic acid that bacteria and human cells use for producing proteins. What are the side effects of sulfonamides? Sulfonamides …
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Lamisil Cream vs. Lotrimin: What’s the difference? Lamisil Cream (terbinafine) and Lotrimin (clotrimazole) are antifungal agents applied to the skin used to treat fungal nails, jock itch, and athlete's foot. Other forms of Lotrimin are also used to treat vaginal yeast infections, oral thrush, tinea versicolor, or tinea corporis. Lamisil Cream and Lotrimin Cream are available over-the-counter (OTC) and as …
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Amoxicillin vs. penicillin: What’s the difference? Amoxicillin and penicillin are penicillin-type antibiotics used to treat various bacterial infections of the middle ear, sinuses, urinary tract, and respiratory tract. They are also used to treat gonorrhea. Penicillin-type antibiotics are also used to treat blood infections (sepsis), meningitis, endocarditis, and other serious infections. Brand names of amoxicillin include Moxatag and Amoxil. Side …
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Rat lungworm (Angiostrongylus cantonensis) facts *Rat lungworm (Angiostrongylus cantonensis) facts written by Charles P. Davis, MD, PhD Rat lungworm (Angiostrongylus cantonensis) is a parasite that infects rats with the adult parasitic form found only in rodents. The infected rats pass larvae in their feces to reach slugs and snails. The parasitic life cycle continues in the snails and completes when …
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Amoxicillin vs. ceftriaxone: What’s the difference? Amoxicillin and ceftriaxone are antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the middle ear, tonsils, throat, respiratory tract, urinary tract, and skin. Amoxicillin is also used to treat gonorrhea. Ceftriaxone is also used to treat pelvic inflammatory disease, bacterial septicemia, bone and joint infections, and meningitis. Brand names of amoxicillin include Moxatag and Amoxil. …
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Amoxicillin vs. Ampicillin: What’s the difference? Amoxicillin and ampicillin are penicillin-type antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the middle ear and respiratory tract, and to treat gonorrhea. Amoxicillin is also used to treat bacterial infections of the tonsils, throat, larynx (laryngitis), urinary tract, and skin. Ampicillin is also used to treat bacterial infections of the sinuses, stomach and intestines, …
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