Augmentin

Indications

 AUGMENTIN is an antibiotic agent with a notably broad spectr of activity against the commonly occurring bacterial pathogens general practice and hospital. The B-lactamase inhibitory actioclavulanate extends the spectrum of amoxicillin to embrace a wider range of organisms, including many resistant to other p-lactam antibiotics. AUGMENT1N 1.0 gm tablet for twice daily dosing, are indicate for short-term treatment of bacterial infections at the following sites: Upper respiratory tract infections (including ENT) e.g. tonsillit sinusitis, otitis media. Lower respiratory tract infections e.g. acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, lobar and bronchopneumonia. Genito-urinary tract infections e.g. cystitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis. Skin and soft tissue infections, e.g. boils, abscesses. celluliti! wound infections. Bone and joint infections e.g. osteomyelitis.   Dental infections e.g. dentoalveolar abscess Other infections e.g. septic abortion, puerperal sepsis,   intra-abdominal sepsis.   A comprehensive list of susceptible organisms is provided Pharmacodynamics section.

Dosage and Administration

Usual dosages for the treatment of infection

Adults and children over 12 years' Severe infections One AUGMENTIN 1 g tablet twice

Acetylcistein

Indications:

- Disorders of the respiratory tract associated with excessive viscous mucous such as in bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis and in the routine cleansing of tracheostomies. - Secretory otitis media ( glue ear). - Chronic sinusitis.

 - Mucoviscidosis.

 - Manifestations associated with smoking & exposure to other irritant inhalers.

Side effects

 Nausea, vomiting, heart burn and diarrhea have been rarely reported.

Dosage:

 Dissolve the content of the sachet in half glass of water to get a palatable effervescent solution and drink immediately. Adults : One sachet three times daily. Children : 1/2 sachet three times daily.

Amofluxin

INDICATIONS:

 Amofluxin  as a broad spectrum antibiotic acting on both Gram-positive and Grain-negative bacteria including penicillinase producing Staphylococci and anaerobic bacteria is indieatcd for the treatment of such cases

 Respiratory tract infections

Skin and soft  tissue infections.

Ear, Nose and throat infections.

Pelvic infections.

Urinary tract infections.

Mouth infections .

Gastro-intestinal infections .

Bones and joints infections.

Biliary-tract infection.

Septicaemia .

Surgical prophylaxis.

Endocarditis

SIDE EFFECTS:

Generally _Amofluxin is well tolerated and the incidence of side effects as with other pcnicillins is usually mild and transient including diarrhoea and skin rash

CONTRAINDICATIONS

 History of hypersensitivity to penicillins or cephalosporin.

PACKING:

 Box of 12 Capsules 500 mg. Box of 12 Tablets 1g

Azrolid

Azrolid  is indicated for treatment of infections caused by susceptible organisms (see properties) including: sinusitis, pharyngitis. tonsillitis, otitis media, lower respiratory tract infections (bronchitis and pneumonia), skin and soft-tissue infections, uncomplicated genital infections due to chlamydia trachomatis. Azrolid may also be used in the treatment of mycobacterium avium

complex infections and in toxoplasmosis encephalitis.

Dose and administration:

 Tablets should be taken at least 1 hour before, or 2 hours after meals. The usual adult dose for most infections is 500 mg once a day, for 3 days. The usual dose for uncomplicated genital infections, due to chlamydia trachomatis, is 1 gm as a single dose.

Presentation: A box containing a strip of 3 tablets.

Drug interactions:

Azithromycin has been reported to potentiate the actions of carbamazepine, digoxin, ergot alkaloids, cyclosporine and valproate.

ANOXICAM

ANOXICAM

Indications :

For the relief of pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. For the short term management of acute musculoskeletal disorders including strains, sprains and other soft tissue injuries

Dosage and administration:

A single dose 01 20 mg Anoxicam should be taken at the same time each day. Treatment should not normally be required for more than 7 days, but in severe cases it may be continued up to a maximum of 14 days.

Side effects:

 Tenoxicam has proved to be generally well-tolerated in the recommended has daily dose 20 mg:

Gastrointestinal disturbances : nausea, vomiting, heart burn.

CNS reactions of 'headache and dizziness

Pregnancy :

 Not lobe used during pregnancy.

Package :

 A Box Containing 2 plastic strips each of 5 suppositories and an insert leaflet.