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Azithromycin (Macrolide Antimicrobial) – Antibiotic

Indication: Treatment and Prophylaxis of susceptible infections including MAC infection, Prophylaxis of endocarditis in high-risk penicillin-allergic patients, Uncomplicated genital infection. Contraindication: Hypersensitivity to the drug or other macrolides. Adverse effect: Mild to moderate nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Diarrhea, Cholestatic jaundice, Dizziness, Headache, Inflammation in injected site. Resource: For prescribing info click here Keep Reading

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Ketotifen – Antihistamine

Ketotifen is a potent antihistamine, which exhibits strong H1 receptor-blocking activity. Also, it stabilizes mast cells and basophils and inhibits PAF (platelet activating factor) and is effective in preventing asthmatic attacks. Indications – Prophylactic treatment of bronchial asthma – Allergic rhinitis – Allergic conditions such as hay fever, itchy rash or reactions to insect bites. – Allergic conjunctivitis Dosage & Administration Tablet Adult: 1-2 mg two times daily with food. Child: Over 2 years of age, 1 mg two times daily… Keep Reading

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