Treats infections caused by both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by blocking transpeptidase enzyme. Active against staphylococci, streptococci, and various gram-negative bacteria
Treats meningitis, pneumonia, sepsis, and urinary tract infections. Approved in US in 1964 and listed as essential medicine. Available as injectable, inhaled, or skin-applied combinations. Common side effects include kidney problems, neurological issues, and fever
Tinidazole treats bacterial infections of intestines, vagina, and sexually transmitted diseases. Available as 250mg and 500mg oral tablets. Used for giardiasis and amebiasis in adults and children over 3 years
Ceftazidime inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis through penicillin-binding proteins. Avibactam protects ceftazidime from degradation by inactivating beta-lactamases. Ceftazidime has half-life of 3.27 hours, avibactam 2.22 hours. Ceftazidime is metabolized 80-90%, avibactam not metabolized
Rocephin contains 1g, 2g or 250mg ceftriaxone sodium powder for injection or infusion. White to yellowish-orange crystalline powder. Prescription only medicine
Early treatment reduces long-term visual sequelae. Diagnosis often elusive due to contact lens use. Culture, staining, microscopy, and PCR can aid diagnosis. Epithelial debridement crucial for diagnosis