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Tag: Protein Synthesis (Antibiobics)

  • Amikacin

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Amikin (DSC) Aminoglycosides amikacin liposome inhalation (Rx) Brand and Other Names: Arikayce Classes: Aminoglycosides   Description Inhalation and parenteral aminoglycoside antibioticUsed for a variety of gram-negative bacterial infections and Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) lung diseaseMajor toxicities include nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, neurotoxicity; careful patient monitoring recommended Indications Indicated for Urinary Tract…

  • Tigecycline

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Tygacil Glycylcyclines Description IV glycylcycline antibiotic developed to circumvent resistance mechanisms. Spectrum similar to tetracycline, doxycycline, and minocycline, but has activity against tetracycline-resistant organisms. Used for complicated skin and skin structure infections, complicated intra-abdominal infections, and CAP. Indications Indicated for Complicated Intra-abdominal Infections Complicated Skin Infections Community-Acquired…

  • Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Hydrochloride

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Pylera H pylori Agents Description Combination product, with all 3 drugs contained in 1 capsule, used for eradication of H. pylori; FDA-approved regimen includes coadministration with omeprazole. Indications Indicated for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) eradication. Contraindications Hypersensitivity to bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole or other nitroimidazole derivatives, or…

  • Tetracycline

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Sumycin, Actisite, Achromycin V Tetracyclines Description Semisynthetic tetracycline agent produced from chlortetracycline; wide spectrum of activity vs. gram-negative and gram-positive organisms; inactive against viruses and fungi. Indications Indicated for the treatment of necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (Fusospirochetosis or Vincent’s infection) and listeriosis (Listeria monocytogenes) when penicillin is contraindicated. For…

  • Minocycline

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Dynacin, Minocin, Minocin Kit, Minolira, Solodyn, Ximino Tetracyclines Minocycline dental (Rx) Brand and Other Names:Arestin Classes: Antimicrobials, Dental Minocycline topical (Rx) Brand and Other Names: Amzeeq, Zilxi Classes: Acne Agents, Topical Description Tetracycline antibiotic available in oral, intravenous, periodontal, and topical formulationsUsed to treat acne vulgaris, rosacea, rickettsial infections, cholera, respiratory tract…

  • Doxycycline

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Vibramycin, Monodox, Acticlate, Atridox, Avidoxy, Doxy, Doxycin, Doryx, Oracea, Periostat, Adoxa, Ocudox, Doryx MPC Tetracyclines Description A tetracycline class agent derived from oxytetracycline. Used to treat acne vulgaris, non-gonococcal urethritis and cervicitis, exacerbations of bronchitis in patients with COPD, and acne vulgaris. Useful in patients with poor renal…