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Used to treat itching, redness, dryness, swelling Discomfort of various scalp and skin conditions, including immune-mediated skin disease with red scaly patches (psoriasis)
Mechanism of Action
It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation
Dosage
Apply a thin layer to the affected skin area twice daily, rub gently
Side Effects
Infection/irritation itching Cracking
Warnings/Precautions
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of skin infection, cuts, scrapes, recent vaccination, elderly, children,any allergy, during pregnancy and lactation For external use only; avoid contact with your eyes, mouth, or nose It should not be used in children less than 18 years old
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Gentamicin is used to treat certain severe and serious bacterial infections - respiratory tract infections blood infections kidney or bladder infections (urinary tract infections) eye infections ear infections burn and wound infections infections in new born babies gynaecological infections puss filled swelling (abscess) inflammation of the inner layer of the heart (endocarditis) due to bacteria
Mechanism of Action
- Gentamicin belongs to group of medicines called aminoglycosides
- It works by interrupting bacterial protein synthesis and inhibits the bacterial growth
Dosage
V/IM- The recommended dose is 1.5 to 2 mg/kg loading dose, followed by 1 to 1.7 mg/kg every 8 hours or 5 to 7 mg/kg every 24 hours
Side Effects
Swelling of tissue under the skin Inflammation of mouth and lips Fainting Coughing Fall in blood pressure Kidney problems Blood disorder Abnormal liver function Breathlessness Mental depression Abnormal blood counts Noisy respiration Muscle weakness or paralysis of muscles Damage to ear Abnormal brain function Reddish-purple discolouration of skin
Warnings/Precautions
Caution needed in pregnant and breastfeeding women Avoid exposure to sunlight Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection
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Used to treat fungal and associated bacterial super infections of the skin and nails Miconazole is also used for oral treatment and prevention of fungal infections of the mouth, throat and food pipe Miconazole is effectively used in vulvovaginal (vagina and external genital organs) candidiasis (thrush) and other yeast infection of the vagina Miconazole is also prescribed for napkin rash and inflammation of the folds of tissue surrounding the nails of toes or fingers (paronychia)
Mechanism of Action
It interacts with chemicals (cytochrome P-450) inside the fungus and prevents the synthesis of an essential component of fungal cell membrane (ergosterol),this results in increased cellular permeability causing leakage of cellular contents from fungal cell, ultimately preventing fungal growth. Miconazole possesses antifungal activity against dermatophytes and yeasts as well as antibacterial activity against certain gram-positive bacilli and cocci
Dosage
As pessary: 100 mg every night for 7-14 days As 2% cream: 5 g every night for 7-14 days Topical Skin fungal infections As 2% cream/lotion/powder: Apply twice daily
Side Effects
Increased burning Itching Irritation of the skin or vagina
Warnings/Precautions
Caution needed for pregnant and breastfeeding women Avoid diaphragms and condoms use for birth control while using this medication Avoid contact with your eyes It should not be used in children less than 2 years old