What is Xenleta, and how does it work? Xenleta is a semi-synthetic antibacterial agent for oral and intravenous administration. Xenleta is indicated for the treatment of adults with community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) caused by the following susceptible microorganisms: Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-susceptible isolates), Haemophilus influenzae, Legionella pneumophila, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Chlamydophila pneumoniae. What are …
Read More »Unasyn (ampicillin and sulbactam)
What is Unasyn, and how does it work? Unasyn is indicated for the treatment of infections due to susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below: Skin and Skin Structure Infections caused by beta-lactamase producing strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli,* Klebsiella spp.* (including K. pneumoniae*), Proteus mirabilis,* Bacteroides fragilis,* Enterobacter spp.,* and Acinetobacter calcoaceticus.* Intra-Abdominal Infections …
Read More »Ultomiris (ravulizumab)
What is Ultomiris, and how does it work? Ultomiris is a prescription medicine called a monoclonal antibody. Ultomiris is used to treat: adults with a disease called Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH). adults and children 1 month of age and older with a disease called atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS). Ultomiris is not used in treating people with Shiga toxin E. …
Read More »Tribenzor (olmesartan medoxomil, amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide)
What is Tribenzor, and how does it work? Tribenzor (olmesartan medoxomil, amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide) Tablets is a combination of an angiotensin receptor blocker, a calcium channel blocker, and a diuretic used to treat high blood pressure. What are the side effects of Tribenzor? WARNING FETAL TOXICITY When pregnancy is detected, discontinue Tribenzor as soon as possible. Drugs that act directly on …
Read More »Tindamax (tinidazole)
What is Tindamax, and how does it work? Trichomoniasis Tinidazole is indicated for the treatment of trichomoniasis caused by Trichomonas vaginalis. The organism should be identified by appropriate diagnostic procedures. Because trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease with potentially serious sequelae, partners of infected patients should be treated simultaneously in order to prevent re-infection. Giardiasis Tinidazole is indicated for the …
Read More »Prosol (amino acids)
What is Prosol, and how does it work? Prosol (amino acids) is indicated as a source of amino acids for patients requiring parenteral nutrition (PN) when oral or enteral nutrition is not possible, insufficient, or contraindicated. Prosol may be used to treat negative nitrogen balance in patients. What are the side effects of Prosol? Side effects of Prosol include: pulmonary …
Read More »Cardiogen-82 (rubidium Rb 82 generator)
What is Cardiogen-82, and how does it work? CardioGen-82 is a closed system used to produce rubidium Rb 82 chloride injection for intravenous administration. Rubidium Rb 82 chloride injection is indicated for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging of the myocardium under rest or pharmacologic stress conditions to evaluate regional myocardial perfusion in adult patients with suspected or existing coronary artery …
Read More »What Is Cervical Lymphadenectomy?
Cervical lymphadenectomy is the surgical procedure to remove the lymph nodes from the neck region. Lymph nodes are small glands (organs) that are part of the lymphatic system. They are involved with white blood cells or WBCs production and filtering of fluid called lymph. The lymph has a role in immunity and filtering toxins and wastes into the veins, and …
Read More »What Is Breast Biopsy With Needle Localization?
The breast needle localization helps to identify the exact location of a breast mass that is otherwise missed by touch The breast needle localization helps to identify the exact location of a breast mass that is otherwise missed by touch (impalpable) for biopsy. Usually, a dye or small wire is placed at the point of the abnormality. After a needle …
Read More »What Is a Toddler’s Development?
What is a toddler’s development? A toddler's development involves several milestones. Toddler’s development includes the physical, emotional, behavioral and mental growth of children from ages one to three years old. The various factors that influence the toddler’s development include Culture Environment Socioeconomic status Genetics Children who suffer from malnutrition or who lack social stimuli or access to proper health care …
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