In pharmacology, a drug is a chemical substance, typically of known structure, which, when administered to a living organism, produces a biological effect. A pharmaceutical drug, also called a medication or medicine, is a chemical substance used to treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose a disease or to promote well-being. Traditionally drugs were obtained through extraction from medicinal plants, but more recently also by organic synthesis. Pharmaceutical drugs may be used for a limited duration, or on a regular basis for chronic disorders.
Antibiotics Cefpodoxime proxetil: Uses, Pharmacokinetics and Side effects
Cefpodoxime proxetil is an oral, third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic drug. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
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Therapeutic Efficiency of Gleptoferron and Iron Dextran on Iron-Deficient Anemia in Piglets
Gleptoferron is a sterile colloidal aqueous solution of β-iron hydroxide and dextran glucoheptanoic acid for the prevention of iron deficiency anaemia in young pigs.
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Naproxen: Uses and Side effects
Naproxen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It reduces swelling (inflammation) and pain in the joints and muscles.
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Tazobactam: Uses, Mechanism of action and Side effects
Tazobactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor antibiotic that prevents beta-lactamase-producing organisms from breaking down other antibiotics.
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How long can a dog with congestive heart failure survive on Pimobendan?
In general, dogs diagnosed with congestive heart failure can live from 6 months to 1.5 or 2 years.
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Ceftiofur sodium: Uses, Mechanism of action and Side effects
Ceftiofur sodium is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including beta-lactamase-producing strains.
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Veterinary drug Marbofloxacin: Uses, Mechanism of action, Adverse reactions and Toxicity
Marbofloxacin is a synthetic fluoroquinolone veterinary-specific antimicrobial drug with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria.
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Cefquinome sulfate: Clinical treatment, Solubility and Preparation
Cefquinome Sulfate (CS) is a fourth-generation cephalosporin, which has been developed solely for veterinary use.
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Toxicity study of Fluralaner
Fluralaner is an isoxazoline-based drug that effectively treats mites and bedbugs in poultry.
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Grapiprant: Uses, Side effects and Mechanism of action
Grapiprant is a new analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug belonging to the piprant class, approved in 2016 by the FDA Veterinary Medicine Center for the treatment of pain and inflammation associated wi
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