Antibiotics are used for treatment or prevention of bacterial infection. Other classes of drugs, most notably the sulfonamides, may be effective antibacterials. Similarly, some antibiotics may have secondary uses, such as the use of demeclocycline (Declomycin, a tetracycline derivative) to treat the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) secretion. Other antibiotics may be useful in treating protozoal infections.
Cipro
CIPROFLOXACIN (Cipro) is an antibiotic used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. Ciprofloxacin is also used to treat or prevent anthrax in people who may have been exposed to anthrax germs in the air. Ciprofloxacin extended-release (long-acting) tablets are used only to treat certain types of urinary tract infections. Ciprofloxacin is in a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. It works by killing bacteria. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
Bactrim(Generic name -- TRIMETHOPRIM) or SMX-TMP (Septra®, Co-Trimoxazole, and others) is a combination of two antibiotics. It is used for treatment of severe infections of the urinary tract, infection of the intestines, and Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in AIDS or cancer patients.
AZITHROMYCIN (Zithromax) is used for treating infections caused by certain bacteria. Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic. It slows the growth of, or sometimes kills, sensitive bacteria by reducing the production of important proteins needed by the bacteria to survive.
Biaxin (Generic name -- CLARITHROMYCIN) (Biaxin®) belongs to a family of antibiotics. Biaxin kills certain bacteria or stops their reproduction. Infections of ears, lungs, sinus, throat and skin can be treated by Biaxin. This medicine is also is used for treatment of the certain type of bacteria that can cause stomach ulcers.
CHLORAMPHENICOL (Chloromycetin®) is an antibiotic that is used in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.
DOXYCYCLINE (Doxy®, Vibramycin®) is a tetracycline-type antibiotic. Doxycycline kills certain bacteria that cause infection, or stops their growth. It treats many kinds of infections of the skin, bone, stomach, respiratory tract, sinuses, ear, and urinary tract. It also treats certain sexually transmitted diseases.
CEFADROXIL (Duricef®) is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It treats many kinds of infections including those of the skin, respiratory tract, sinuses, ears, and urinary tract.
OFLOXACIN (Ocuflox®) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. Ofloxacin kills certain bacteria or stops their growth. It treats conjunctivitis caused by these bacteria.
ERYTHROMYCIN (Akne-Mycin®, Staticin®, Erygel®, EryDerm®) is a macrolide antibiotic. Erythromycin kills certain bacteria or stops their growth. Used on the skin, it helps to control acne. You can get erythromycin in an ointment, gel, lotion or pledget.
CEPHALEXIN (Keflex®, Keftab®) is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It treats many kinds of infections including those of the skin, respiratory tract, bone, sinuses, ears, and urinary tract.
LEVOFLOXACIN (Levaquin®) is an antibiotic. Levofloxacin kills certain bacteria or stops their growth. It is used to treat urinary tract, prostate, skin, sinus and lung infections, as well as other infections.
MINOCYCLINE (Solodyn™) is a tetracycline-type antibiotic. Minocycline extended-release tablets are only for treating pimples and inflammation from moderate to severe acne. It is not used to treat other infections.
CEFIXIME (Suprax®) is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It treats many kinds of infections, including those of the respiratory tract, sinuses, ears, and urinary tract. Cefixime also treats some sexually transmitted disease.
TETRACYCLINE (Actisite®) is an antibiotic for dental use. Tetracycline stops the growth of certain bacteria that cause dental problems. Tetracycline periodontal fibers decrease swelling and bleeding during dental scaling, probing and root planing by your dentist.
A generic drug (pl. generic drugs, short: generics) is a drug which is identical, or bioequivalent to a brand name pill in quality, performance characteristics, dosage form, safety, strength, route of administration, performance characteristics . Generics must contain the same active ingredients as the original formulation.
New medicines, like other recently contrived products, manufacture and distribute under patent protection. The patent protects the investment in the drug's development by giving the company the sole right to sell the medicine while the patent is in effect. When patents or other periods of exclusivity expire, manufacturers can apply to the FDA to sell generic versions. The ANDA process does not require the drug sponsor to repeat costly animal and clinical research on ingredients or dosage forms already approved for safety and effectiveness. This applies to drugs first marketed after 1962.
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What is Viagra
Sildenafil (Viagra) is indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Erection is mediated by the release of nitric oxide in the corpus cavernosum of the penis. Nitric oxide stimulates the enzyme guanylate cyclase, which increases levels of cGMP; it is this response that creates smooth muscle relaxation and blood flow. A substance called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) leads to the degradation of cGMP. Sildenafil increases the availability of cGMP. Randomized controlled clinical trials demonstrate improved sexual performance as measured by firmness of erection, ability to maintain erection after penetration, as well as satisfaction and enjoyment with intercourse. The usual recommended dose is 50 mg administered 30-60 minutes prior to intercourse, with maximum recommended dosing frequency once per day. Clinical trials regarding the use of sildenafil to treat opioid-induced sexual dysfunction, in men or women, have not been conducted.
