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Community-acquired pneumonia
Community acquired pneumonia (CAP) is caused by a variety of microorganisms outside the hospital, such as bacteria, viruses, chlamydia and mycoplasma. Its main clinical symptoms are cough, with or without sputum and chest pain, and it has seasonal and geographical differences. It is a serious lung disease that is increasingly receiving attention from the medical community around the world.
  • Site of disease:

    lung
  • Infectious :

    Contagious
  • Frequent population:

    All groups
  • Related symptoms:

    Nasal congestion Sore throat Headache Fever Foreign body sensation in throat
Related Drugs
AZITHROMYCIN MONOHYDRATE- azithromycin monohydrate_tablet
Indication: Azithromycin tablets are a macrolide antibacterial drug indicated for mild to moderate infections caused by designated, susceptible bacteria: Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis in adults ( 1. 1 Acute bacterial sinusitis in adults ( 1. 1 Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections in adults ( 1. 1 Urethritis and cervicitis in adults ( 1. 1 Genital ulcer disease in men ( 1. 1 Acute otitis media in pediatric patients (6 months of age and older) ( 1. 2 Community-acquired pneumonia in adults and pediatric patients (6 months of age and older) ( 1. 2 Pharyngitis/tonsillitis in adults and pediatric patients (2 years of age and older) ( 1. 2 Limitation of Use: Azithromycin should not be used in patients with pneumonia who are judged to be inappropriate for oral therapy because of moderate to severe illness or risk factors. 3 To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of azithromycin tablets and other antibacterial drugs, azithromycin tablets should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. 4 Azithromycin tablets are a macrolide antibacterial drug indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the specific conditions listed below. Recommended dosages and durations of therapy in adult and pediatric patient populations vary in these indications. [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ( 2 Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis due to Haemophilus influenzae Moraxella catarrhalis, Streptococcus pneumoniae Acute bacterial sinusitis due to Haemophilus influenzae Moraxella catarrhalis Streptococcus pneumoniae Community-acquired pneumonia due to Chlamydophila pneumoniae Haemophilus influenzae Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Streptococcus pneumoniae Pharyngitis/tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections due to Staphylococcus aureus Streptococcus pyogenes Streptococcus agalactiae Urethritis and cervicitis due to Chlamydia trachomatis Neisseria gonorrhoeae Genital ulcer disease in men due to Haemophilus ducreyi [see USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS ( 8. 2 Acute otitis media ( >6 months of age) Haemophilus influenzae Moraxella catarrhalis, Streptococcus pneumoniae. Community-acquired pneumonia ( >6 months of age) Chlamydophila pneumoniae Haemophilus influenzae Mycoplasma pneumoniae Streptococcus pneumoniae Pharyngitis/tonsillitis (>2 years of age) Streptococcus pyogenes Azithromycin should not be used in patients with pneumonia who are judged to be inappropriate for oral therapy because of moderate to severe illness or risk factors such as any of the following: patients with cystic fibrosis, patients with nosocomial infections, patients with known or suspected bacteremia, patients requiring hospitalization, elderly or debilitated patients, or patients with significant underlying health problems that may compromise their ability to respond to their illness (including immunodeficiency or functional asplenia). To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of azithromycin and other antibacterial drugs, azithromycin should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.
Manufacturer:

REMEDYREPACK INC.

AZITHROMYCIN- azithromycin monohydrate_tablet, film coated
Indication: Azithromycin is a macrolide antibacterial drug indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the specific conditions listed below. Recommended dosages and durations of therapy in adult and pediatric patient populations vary in these indications. [see Dosage and Administration (2) Azithromycin is a macrolide antibacterial drug indicated for mild to moderate infections caused by designated, susceptible bacteria: Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis in adults ( 1. 1 Acute bacterial sinusitis in adults ( 1. 1 Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections in adults ( 1. 1 Urethritis and cervicitis in adults ( 1. 1 Genital ulcer disease in men ( 1. 1 Acute otitis media in pediatric patients (6 months of age and older) ( 1. 2 Community-acquired pneumonia in adults and pediatric patients (6 months of age and older) ( 1. 2 Pharyngitis/tonsillitis in adults and pediatric patients (2 years of age and older) ( 1. 2 Limitation of Use: Azithromycin should not be used in patients with pneumonia who are judged to be inappropriate for oral therapy because of moderate to severe illness or risk factors. 3 To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of azithromycin and other antibacterial drugs, azithromycin should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. 4 Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis due to Haemophilus influenzae Moraxella catarrhalis, Streptococcus pneumoniae Acute bacterial sinusitis due to Haemophilus influenzae Moraxella catarrhalis. Streptococcus pneumoniae Community-acquired pneumonia due to Chlamydophila pneumoniae Haemophilus influenzae Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Streptococcus pneumoniae Pharyngitis/tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections due to Staphylococcus aureus Streptococcus pyogenes Streptococcus agalactiae Urethritis and cervicitis due to Chlamydia trachomatis Neisseria gonorrhoeae Genital ulcer disease in men due to Haemophilus ducreyi [see Use in Specific Populations (8. 4) Clinical Studies (14. 2) Acute otitis media ( >6 months of age) Haemophilus influenzae Moraxella catarrhalis, Streptococcus pneumoniae. Community-acquired pneumonia ( >6 months of age) Chlamydophila pneumoniae Haemophilus influenzae Mycoplasma pneumoniae Streptococcus pneumoniae Pharyngitis/tonsillitis ( >2 years of age) Streptococcus pyogenes Azithromycin should not be used in patients with pneumonia who are judged to be inappropriate for oral therapy because of moderate to severe illness or risk factors such as any of the following: patients with cystic fibrosis, patients with nosocomial infections, patients with known or suspected bacteremia, patients requiring hospitalization, elderly or debilitated patients, or patients with significant underlying health problems that may compromise their ability to respond to their illness (including immunodeficiency or functional asplenia). To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of azithromycin and other antibacterial drugs, azithromycin should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.
Manufacturer:

REMEDYREPACK INC.

PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM- piperacillin and tazobactam_injection, powder, for solution
Indication: Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection is a combination of piperacillin, a penicillin-class antibacterial and tazobactam, a beta-lactamase inhibitor, indicated for the treatment of: Intra-abdominal infections in adult and pediatric patients 2 months of age and older ( 1. 1 Nosocomial pneumonia in adult and pediatric patients 2 months of age and older ( 1. 2 Skin and skin structure infections in adults ( 1. 3 Female pelvic infections in adults ( 1. 4 Community-acquired pneumonia in adults ( 1. 5 To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of piperacillin and tazobactam for injection and other antibacterial drugs, piperacillin and tazobactam for injection should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. 6 Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection is indicated in adults and pediatric patients (2 months of age and older) for the treatment of appendicitis (complicated by rupture or abscess) and peritonitis caused by beta-lactamase producing isolates of Escherichia coli Bacteroides fragilis B. thetaiotaomicron B. vulgatus Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection is indicated in adults and pediatric patients (2 months of age and older) for the treatment of nosocomial pneumonia (moderate to severe) caused by beta-lactamase producing isolates of Staphylococcus aureus Acinetobacter baumannii Haemophilus influenzae Klebsiella pneumoniae Pseudomonas aeruginosa P. aeruginosa see Dosage and Administration (2) Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection is indicated in adults for the treatment of uncomplicated and complicated skin and skin structure infections, including cellulitis, cutaneous abscesses and ischemic/diabetic foot infections caused by beta-lactamase producing isolates of Staphylococcus aureus Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection is indicated in adults for the treatment of postpartum endometritis or pelvic inflammatory disease caused by beta-lactamase producing isolates of Escherichia coli Piperacillin and tazobactam for injection is indicated in adults for the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia (moderate severity only) caused by beta-lactamase producing isolates of Haemophilus influenzae To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of piperacillin and tazobactam for injection and other antibacterial drugs, piperacillin and tazobactam for injection should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.
Manufacturer:

Steriscience Specialties Private Limited

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