Posts tagged with: liquid
Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin Is a broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic (previously spelt amoxycillin here in the UK). Although this antibiotic is use to treat a variety of infections it excels when used to treat ear, nose and throat infections including infections of the respiratory tract,... [Read more]
Nystatin
This particular drug was developed at the New York State Institute of Health back in the early 1950′s and it was because of this fact that it was named Nystatin after the institute. Nystatin is an antifungal drug used to treat candidiasis the medical name for thrush,... [Read more]
Mebeverine
Mebeverine is an musculotropic antispasmodic drug used to treat spasms of the intestine (referred to as colic) such as those known as irritable bowel syndrome as well as other intestinal disorders such as diverticular disease. The drug has a direct effect relaxing the muscle... [Read more]
Cimetidine
Cimetidine belongs to the group of medicines known as histamine H2-receptor antagonists which act to decrease the natural production of acid in the stomach. Histamine is a natural chemical that stimulates stomach cells into producing acid. Histamine H2-antagonists decrease... [Read more]
Digoxin
Digoxin is a compound obtained from the leaves of the foxglove plant. It is also the most widely used extract of digitalis. It can be used to treat alterations of the heart as well as being used in the treatment of congestive heart failure.The drug increases the the force... [Read more]
Trimethoprim
Used as an antibacterial trimethoprim belongs to a group of drugs know as an anti-infectives and is used for the prevention and treatment of infections of the urinary and respiratory tracts, particularly urinary problems where it is used to prevent recurring urinary tract... [Read more]
Ipratropium Bromide
Ipratropium Bromide is an anticholinergic bronchodilator its function is to relax the muscles surrounding the bronchioles (airways in the lungs) so that air can flow into the lungs more freely . It is used particularly in inhaler or nebulizer form to treat chronic bronchitis.... [Read more]
Salbutamol
Salbutamol is a sympathomimetic bronchodilator its job is to relax the airways (bronchioles) in the lungs. It is used to treat asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other lung related problems. However, unlike salmeterol this drug is short lived. Salbutamol can be taken by mouth... [Read more]
Ephedrine
Ephedrine has been in use for around 50 years and is a bronchodilator as well as a decongestant. It was used widely as treatment for asthma, bronchitis and emphysema but as more effective drugs have been developed it is now used more these days as a decongestant in nasal... [Read more]
Cetirizine and Levocetirizine
Cetirizine belongs to the group of medicines known as long lasting antihistamines and treat various skin conditions. It is used mainly in the treatment of rhinitis the medical term describing irritation and inflammation of some internal areas of the nose (more commonly known... [Read more]
