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  2. Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid - Wikipedia

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    However, across the spectrum of dosage of amoxicillin-clavulanate combination, the dose of clavulanate is constant at 125 mg, whereas the dose of amoxicillin varies at 250 mg, 500 mg and 875 mg. Thus the use of low-dose amoxicillin-clavulanate in combination with meropenem may be used in part of a treatment regimen for drug-resistant TB and ...

  3. List of abbreviations used in medical prescriptions - Wikipedia

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    cream CST continue same treatment cuj. cujus: of which c.v. cras vespere: tomorrow evening cyath. cyathus: a glassful cyath. vinos. cyathus vinosus: a wine-glassful D, d. die [or] dosis: days [or] doses: ambiguous meaning, write out "days" or "doses" D5LR dextrose 5% in lactated Ringer's solution (intravenous sugar solution) D5NS

  4. Clavulanic acid - Wikipedia

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    Clavulanic acid is a β-lactam drug that functions as a mechanism-based β-lactamase inhibitor.While not effective by itself as an antibiotic, when combined with penicillin-group antibiotics, it can overcome antibiotic resistance in bacteria that secrete β-lactamase, which otherwise inactivates most penicillins.

  5. Gentamicin/betamethasone valerate/clotrimazole - Wikipedia

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    Gentamicin/betamethasone valerate/clotrimazole is a fixed dose combination veterinary drug, sold under the trade name Otomax. [1] It is a suspension for otic use in dogs. The active ingredients are gentamicin, betamethasone valerate and clotrimazole. This drug product is used for treatment of acute external otitis. It is also used for the ...

  6. Dosage form - Wikipedia

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    The term dosage form may also sometimes refer only to the pharmaceutical formulation of a drug product's constituent substances, without considering its final configuration as a consumable product (e.g., capsule, patch, etc.). Due to the somewhat ambiguous nature and overlap of these terms within the pharmaceutical industry, caution is ...

  7. Topical gels - Wikipedia

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    [5] [3] [1] [2] [8] Topical gels are more stable than creams and ointments, and can adhere well to the site of application. [5] [2] They form an occlusive layer on the application site that can act as a form of protection. [5] They can be washed off easily and are nontoxic due to their unique composition and structure.

  8. Topical cream formulation - Wikipedia

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    Topical cream formulation is an emulsion semisolid dosage form that is used for skin external application. Most of the topical cream formulations contain more than 20 per cent of water and volatiles and/or less than 50 per cent of hydrocarbons , waxes , or polyethylene glycols as the vehicle for external skin application. [ 1 ]

  9. Antimicrobial spectrum - Wikipedia

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    Narrow-spectrum antibiotics have low propensity to induce bacterial resistance and are less likely to disrupt the microbiome (normal microflora). [3] On the other hand, indiscriminate use of broad-spectrum antibiotics may not only induce the development of bacterial resistance and promote the emergency of multidrug-resistant organisms, but also cause off-target effects due to dysbiosis.