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SulfacetamideFor the treatment of bacterial vaginitis, keratitis, acute conjunctivitis, blepharitis
RegionFor the treatment of bacterial vaginitis, keratitis, acute conjunctivitis, blepharitis
SulfexFor the treatment of bacterial vaginitis, keratitis, acute conjunctivitis, blepharitis
Sodium SulfacetamideFor the treatment of bacterial vaginitis, keratitis, acute conjunctivitis, blepharitis
GentamicinFor treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible strains of the following microorganisms: P.aeruginosa, Proteus species (indole-positive and indole-negative), E.coli, Klebsiella-Enterobactor-Serratia species, Citrobacter species and Staphylococcu
ApogenFor treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible strains of the following microorganisms: P.aeruginosa, Proteus species (indole-positive and indole-negative), E.coli, Klebsiella-Enterobactor-Serratia species, Citrobacter species and Staphylococcu
GentamysinFor treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible strains of the following microorganisms: P.aeruginosa, Proteus species (indole-positive and indole-negative), E.coli, Klebsiella-Enterobactor-Serratia species, Citrobacter species and Staphylococcu
GENTAMYCINFor treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible strains of the following microorganisms: P.aeruginosa, Proteus species (indole-positive and indole-negative), E.coli, Klebsiella-Enterobactor-Serratia species, Citrobacter species and Staphylococcu
FramycetinFor Skin and subcutaneous tissue infections;Infective otitis externa;Antibiotic cover (surgery)
DiazonFor the treatment of leprosy and dermatitis herpetiformis
SulfoxoneFor the treatment of leprosy and dermatitis herpetiformis
LymecyclineFor the treatment of bacterial infection including: Brucellosis; Mycoplasma infection; Trachoma; Chronic bronchitis; Acne vulgaris; Chlamydial infection
MethacyclineFor the treatment of acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis
KanamycinFor treatment of infections where one or more of the following are the known or suspected pathogens: E. coli, Proteus species (both indole-positive and indole-negative), E. aerogenes, K.pneumoniae, S.marcescens, Acinetobacter species
CubicinFor the treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infections caused by susceptible strains of the following Gram-positive microorganisms such as Staphylococcus aureus (including methicillin-resistant strains), Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus
DaptomycinFor the treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infections caused by susceptible strains of the following Gram-positive microorganisms such as Staphylococcus aureus (including methicillin-resistant strains), Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus
ClomocyclineFor the treatment and management of Brucellosis;Mycoplasma infection;Acne vulgaris;Chlamydial infection;Chronic bronchitis
Clavulanic AcidFor use with Amoxicillin, clavulanic acid is suitable for the treatment of infections with Staph. aureus and Bacteroides fragilis, or with beta-lactamase producing H. influenzae and E. coli.
ClavulanateFor use with Amoxicillin, clavulanic acid is suitable for the treatment of infections with Staph. aureus and Bacteroides fragilis, or with beta-lactamase producing H. influenzae and E. coli.
GemifloxacinFor the treatment of Bacterial infection caused by susceptible strains such as S.pneumoniae, H.influenzae, H.parainfluenzae, or M.catarrhalis, S.pneumoniae (including multi-drug resistant strains [MDRSP]), M.pneumoniae, C.pneumoniae, or K.pneumoniae.
StreptomycinFor the treatment of Tuberculosis
AmikacinFor short-term treatment of serious infections due to susceptible strains of Gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas species, Escherichia coli, species of indole-positive and indole-negative Proteus, Providencia species, Klebsiella-Enterobacter-Serratia species, and Acinetobacter (Mima-Herellea) species.
TobramycinFor the treatment of pseudomonas aeruginosa lung infections
NetilmicinFor the treatment of bacteremia, septicaemia, respiratory tract infections, skin and soft-tissue infectsion, burns, wounds and peri-operative infections caused by susceptible strains of Escherichia coli, Klebsiella-Enterobacter-Serratia sp., Citrobacter sp., Proteus sp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus sp
GentamicinFor treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible strains of the following microorganisms: P.aeruginosa, Proteus species (indole-positive and indole-negative), E.coli, Klebsiella-Enterobactor-Serratia species, Citrobacter species and Staphylococcu
ApogenFor treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible strains of the following microorganisms: P.aeruginosa, Proteus species (indole-positive and indole-negative), E.coli, Klebsiella-Enterobactor-Serratia species, Citrobacter species and Staphylococcu
GentamysinFor treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible strains of the following microorganisms: P.aeruginosa, Proteus species (indole-positive and indole-negative), E.coli, Klebsiella-Enterobactor-Serratia species, Citrobacter species and Staphylococcu
GENTAMYCINFor treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible strains of the following microorganisms: P.aeruginosa, Proteus species (indole-positive and indole-negative), E.coli, Klebsiella-Enterobactor-Serratia species, Citrobacter species and Staphylococcu
FramycetinFor Skin and subcutaneous tissue infections;Infective otitis externa;Antibiotic cover (surgery)
NeomycinFor the adjunctive treatment of acute hepatic failure, alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver, and suppression of intestinal bacteria.
MupirocinFor the treatment of staphylococci nasal carriers
OfloxacinFor the treatment of infections (respiratory tract, kidney, skin, soft tissue, UTI), urethral and cervical gonorrhoea
Floxin OticFor the treatment of infections (respiratory tract, kidney, skin, soft tissue, UTI), urethral and cervical gonorrhoea
FloxinFor the treatment of infections (respiratory tract, kidney, skin, soft tissue, UTI), urethral and cervical gonorrhoea
LevofloxacinFor the treatment of Bacterial infection of; Respiratory tract, Urinary tract, GI, CNS and Immuno compromised patients caused by: S.pneumoniae, H.influenzae, M.catarrhalis, S.aureus, H.parainfluenzae, P.aeruginosa, S.marcescens, E.coli, K.pneumoniae, C.pn
CravitFor the treatment of Bacterial infection of; Respiratory tract, Urinary tract, GI, CNS and Immuno compromised patients caused by: S.pneumoniae, H.influenzae, M.catarrhalis, S.aureus, H.parainfluenzae, P.aeruginosa, S.marcescens, E.coli, K.pneumoniae, C.pn
LevoxFor the treatment of Bacterial infection of; Respiratory tract, Urinary tract, GI, CNS and Immuno compromised patients caused by: S.pneumoniae, H.influenzae, M.catarrhalis, S.aureus, H.parainfluenzae, P.aeruginosa, S.marcescens, E.coli, K.pneumoniae, C.pn
LevaquinFor the treatment of Bacterial infection of; Respiratory tract, Urinary tract, GI, CNS and Immuno compromised patients caused by: S.pneumoniae, H.influenzae, M.catarrhalis, S.aureus, H.parainfluenzae, P.aeruginosa, S.marcescens, E.coli, K.pneumoniae, C.pn
ChlorhexidineFor reduction of pocket depth in patients with adult periodontitis, used as an adjunct to scaling and root planing procedures; For prevention of dental caries, oropharyngeal decontamination in critically ill patients; hand hygiene in health-care personnel; general skin cleanser; and catheter site preparation and care.
MicrodermFor reduction of pocket depth in patients with adult periodontitis, used as an adjunct to scaling and root planing procedures; For prevention of dental caries, oropharyngeal decontamination in critically ill patients; hand hygiene in health-care personnel; general skin cleanser; and catheter site preparation and care.
HibitaneFor reduction of pocket depth in patients with adult periodontitis, used as an adjunct to scaling and root planing procedures; For prevention of dental caries, oropharyngeal decontamination in critically ill patients; hand hygiene in health-care personnel; general skin cleanser; and catheter site preparation and care.
TerramycinFor the treatment of infections caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae, chlamydiae, and rickettsiae, syphilis gonorrhea; For the treatment of respiratory infections, bacterial enteritis, meningcoccal carrier state, Lyme disease, cholera, brucellosis, leptospirosis, plague, and acne.
TetracyclineFor the treatment of infections caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae, chlamydiae, and rickettsiae, syphilis gonorrhea; For the treatment of respiratory infections, bacterial enteritis, meningcoccal carrier state, Lyme disease, cholera, brucellosis, leptospirosis, plague, and acne.
AlexinFor the treatment of respiratory, skin, soft tissue, urintary tract infections caused by; S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, staphylococci, S. pyogenes (group A ß-hemolytic streptococci), E. coli, P. mirabilis, Klebsiella sp, coagulase-negative staph
CephalexinFor the treatment of respiratory, skin, soft tissue, urintary tract infections caused by; S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, staphylococci, S. pyogenes (group A ß-hemolytic streptococci), E. coli, P. mirabilis, Klebsiella sp, coagulase-negative staph
CephosFor the treatment of the following infections (skin, UTI, ENT) caused by; S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, staphylococci, S. pyogenes (group A beta-hemolytic streptococci), E. coli, P. mirabilis, Klebsiella sp, coagulase-negative staphylococci and Staphylococcu
CefadroxilFor the treatment of the following infections (skin, UTI, ENT) caused by; S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, staphylococci, S. pyogenes (group A beta-hemolytic streptococci), E. coli, P. mirabilis, Klebsiella sp, coagulase-negative staphylococci and Staphylococcu
FortazFor the treatment of the following infections (respiratory, skin, soft tissue, urinary tract infections, ear, nose, throat infectsion) caused by; S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, staphylococci, S. pyogenes (group A ß-hemolytic streptococci), E. coli, P. mirabilis, Klebsiella sp, coagulase-negative staph. Also used to treat acute bacterial bronchitis in patients with COPD
CefuroximeFor the treatment of the following infections (respiratory, skin, soft tissue, urinary tract infections, ear, nose, throat infectsion) caused by; S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, staphylococci, S. pyogenes (group A ß-hemolytic streptococci), E. coli, P. mirabilis, Klebsiella sp, coagulase-negative staph. Also used to treat acute bacterial bronchitis in patients with COPD
CeclorFor the treatment of the following infections (respiratory, skin, soft tissue, UTI, ENT) caused by; S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, staphylococci, S. pyogenes (group A ß-hemolytic streptococci), E. coli, P. mirabilis, Klebsiella sp, coagulase-negative staph
CefaclorFor the treatment of the following infections (respiratory, skin, soft tissue, UTI, ENT) caused by; S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, staphylococci, S. pyogenes (group A ß-hemolytic streptococci), E. coli, P. mirabilis, Klebsiella sp, coagulase-negative staph
CefzilFor the treatment of the following infections (respiratory, skin, soft tissue, UTI, ENT) caused by; S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, staphylococci, S. pyogenes (group A beta-hemolytic streptococci), E. coli, P. mirabilis, Klebsiella sp, coagulase-negative staph
CefprozilFor the treatment of the following infections (respiratory, skin, soft tissue, UTI, ENT) caused by; S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, staphylococci, S. pyogenes (group A beta-hemolytic streptococci), E. coli, P. mirabilis, Klebsiella sp, coagulase-negative staph
CeftriaxoneFor the treatment of the infections (respiratory, skin, soft tissue, UTI, ENT) caused by S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, staphylococci, S. pyogenes (group A beta-hemolytic streptococci), E. coli, P. mirabilis, Klebsiella sp, coagulase-negative staph
SupraxFor the treatment of the following infections (UTI, respiratory, ENT) caused by; E.coli, P.mirabilis, H.influenzae (beta-lactamase positive and negative strains), M.catarrhalis, (most of which are beta-lactamase positive), S. pyogenes, S.pneumoniae, N.gon
CefiximeFor the treatment of the following infections (UTI, respiratory, ENT) caused by; E.coli, P.mirabilis, H.influenzae (beta-lactamase positive and negative strains), M.catarrhalis, (most of which are beta-lactamase positive), S. pyogenes, S.pneumoniae, N.gon
NovobiocinFor the treatment of infections due to staphylococci and other susceptible organisms
GerisonFor the treatment if vaginitis and vulvovaginitis
SulfanilamideFor the treatment if vaginitis and vulvovaginitis
TelithromycinFor the treatment of Pneumococcal infection;Acute sinusitis;Acute bacterial tonsillitis;Acute bronchitis and bronchiolitis;Lower respiratory tract infection;Lobar (pneumococcal) pneumonia
ClindamycinFor the treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible anaerobic bacteria (anaerobes, streptococci, pneumococci, and staphylococci)
BiaxinFor the treatment of Bacterial infection of (Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, Pneumonia, Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections ) caused by H.influenzae, M.catarrhalis, M.pneumoniae, S.pneumoniae, C.pneumoniae (TWAR), S.aureus, S
ClarithromycinFor the treatment of Bacterial infection of (Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, Pneumonia, Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections ) caused by H.influenzae, M.catarrhalis, M.pneumoniae, S.pneumoniae, C.pneumoniae (TWAR), S.aureus, S
ZetoFor the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the specific conditions: H. influenzae, M.catarrhalis, S.pneumoniae, C.pneumoniae, .M.pneumoniae, S.pyogenes, S.aureus, S.agal
ZithromaxFor the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the specific conditions: H. influenzae, M.catarrhalis, S.pneumoniae, C.pneumoniae, .M.pneumoniae, S.pyogenes, S.aureus, S.agal
AzithromycinFor the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the specific conditions: H. influenzae, M.catarrhalis, S.pneumoniae, C.pneumoniae, .M.pneumoniae, S.pyogenes, S.aureus, S.agal
AmpicillinFor treatment of infection (Respiratory, GI, UTI and meningitis) due to E. coli, P. mirabilis, enterococci, Shigella, S. typhosa and other Salmonella, nonpenicillinase-producing N. gononhoeae, H. influenzae, staphylococci, streptococci including streptoc
AmpiFor treatment of infection (Respiratory, GI, UTI and meningitis) due to E. coli, P. mirabilis, enterococci, Shigella, S. typhosa and other Salmonella, nonpenicillinase-producing N. gononhoeae, H. influenzae, staphylococci, streptococci including streptoc
AlpenFor treatment of infection (Respiratory, GI, UTI and meningitis) due to E. coli, P. mirabilis, enterococci, Shigella, S. typhosa and other Salmonella, nonpenicillinase-producing N. gononhoeae, H. influenzae, staphylococci, streptococci including streptoc
AmoxicillinFor treatment of Infections due to Streptococcus spp. (a- and b-hemolytic strains only), S. pneumoniae, Staphylococcus spp., or H. influenzae, E. coli, P. mirabilis, E. faecalis and H. pylori. (ONLY b-lactamase-negative strains).
AmoxycillinFor treatment of Infections due to Streptococcus spp. (a- and b-hemolytic strains only), S. pneumoniae, Staphylococcus spp., or H. influenzae, E. coli, P. mirabilis, E. faecalis and H. pylori. (ONLY b-lactamase-negative strains).
AmoxilFor treatment of Infections due to Streptococcus spp. (a- and b-hemolytic strains only), S. pneumoniae, Staphylococcus spp., or H. influenzae, E. coli, P. mirabilis, E. faecalis and H. pylori. (ONLY b-lactamase-negative strains).
PiperacillinFor the treatment of polymicrobial infections.
Penicillin GInfections (penicillin sensitive when extended)
BenzylpenicillinInfections (penicillin sensitive when extended)
Penicillin G ProcaineInfections (penicillin sensitive when extended)
Pencillin GInfections (penicillin sensitive when extended)
Penicillin VFor the treatment of mild to moderately severe infections (e.g. dental infection, infections in the heart, middle ear infections, rheumatic fever, scarlet fever, skin infections, upper and lower respiratory tract infections) due to microorganisms
Flucloxacillin-SodiumFor bacterial infection
FlucloxacillinFor bacterial infection
AveloxFor the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of the following organisms: Corynebacterium species* Acinetobacter lwoffii* Micrococcus luteus* Haemophilus influenzae Staphylococcus aureus Haemophilus parainfluenzae* Staphylococcus epidermidis Staphylococcus haemolyticus Staphylococcus hominis Chlamydia trachomatis Staphylococcus warneri* Streptococcus pneumoniae
MoxifloxacinFor the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of the following organisms: Corynebacterium species* Acinetobacter lwoffii* Micrococcus luteus* Haemophilus influenzae Staphylococcus aureus Haemophilus parainfluenzae* Staphylococcus epidermidis Staphylococcus haemolyticus Staphylococcus hominis Chlamydia trachomatis Staphylococcus warneri* Streptococcus pneumoniae
MinocyclineFor the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of microorganisms, such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus fever and the typhus group, Q fever, rickettsialpox and tick fevers caused by Rickettsiae, Upper respiratory tract infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniee; For the treatment of asymptomatic carriers of Neisseria meningitidis
DynacinFor the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of microorganisms, such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus fever and the typhus group, Q fever, rickettsialpox and tick fevers caused by Rickettsiae, Upper respiratory tract infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniee; For the treatment of asymptomatic carriers of Neisseria meningitidis
ArestinFor the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of microorganisms, such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus fever and the typhus group, Q fever, rickettsialpox and tick fevers caused by Rickettsiae, Upper respiratory tract infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniee; For the treatment of asymptomatic carriers of Neisseria meningitidis
DemeclocyclineFor infections caused by the following microorganisms: Rickettsiae: (Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus fever and the typhus group, Q fever, rickettsial pox, tick fevers). M.pneumoniae (PPLO, Eaton agent). Agents of psittacosis and ornithosis. Agents of
OxytetracyclineOxytetracycline is indicated for treatment of infections caused by a variety of Gram positive and Gram negative microorganisms including Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Pasteurella pestis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae (respiratory infections), and Diplococcus pneumoniae.
DactinomycinFor the treatment of Wilms' tumor, childhood rhabdomyosarcoma, Ewing's sarcoma and metastatic, nonseminomatous testicular cancer as part of a combination chemotherapy and/or multi-modality treatment regimen
MycobutinUsed to prevent mycobacterial infection in immunocompromised patients, as a therapy in non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection, and as a treatment in pulmonary tuberculous.
RifabutinUsed to prevent mycobacterial infection in immunocompromised patients, as a therapy in non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection, and as a treatment in pulmonary tuberculous.
DoxycyclineFor the treatment of the following infections:Rocky mountain spotted fever, typhus fever and the typhus group, Q fever, rickettsialpox, and tick fevers caused by Rickettsiae, Chancroid caused by Haemophilus ducreyi, Uncomplicated gonorrhea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Respiratory tract infections caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae or Streptococcus pneumoniae. Lymphogranuloma ve
AtridoxFor the treatment of the following infections:Rocky mountain spotted fever, typhus fever and the typhus group, Q fever, rickettsialpox, and tick fevers caused by Rickettsiae, Chancroid caused by Haemophilus ducreyi, Uncomplicated gonorrhea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Respiratory tract infections caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae or Streptococcus pneumoniae. Lymphogranuloma ve
Doxycycline HyclateFor the treatment of the following infections:Rocky mountain spotted fever, typhus fever and the typhus group, Q fever, rickettsialpox, and tick fevers caused by Rickettsiae, Chancroid caused by Haemophilus ducreyi, Uncomplicated gonorrhea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Respiratory tract infections caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae or Streptococcus pneumoniae. Lymphogranuloma ve
DoxyFor the treatment of the following infections:Rocky mountain spotted fever, typhus fever and the typhus group, Q fever, rickettsialpox, and tick fevers caused by Rickettsiae, Chancroid caused by Haemophilus ducreyi, Uncomplicated gonorrhea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Respiratory tract infections caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae or Streptococcus pneumoniae. Lymphogranuloma ve
RapamuneFor the treatmnet of post operative pain
RapamycinFor the treatmnet of post operative pain
SirolimusFor the treatmnet of post operative pain
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