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M. Pharmacy (Pharmacy Practice)
Pallavi has completed her masters in Pharmacy from Vels University, Chennai. She has worked as a Scientific Content Writer and also as a Scientific Analyst. Her hobbies include exploring new drugs and inventions in the Pharma and medical fields. She is a certified singer and dancer, who also enjoys view more..
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Gramicidin
Gramicidin generic Gramicidin is a mixture of three compounds gramicidins A, B, and C, which are obtained from the soil bacterial species Bacillus brevis. Gramicidin is active against gram-positive bacteria. It is used in the treatment of superficial eye, ear or skin infection of bacterial origin in combination with other antimicrobials, and sometimes a corticosteroid. It is too toxic to be used orally or via an injection.
Glibenclamide
Glibenclamide generic Glibenclamide is an oral hypoglycemic (glucose lowering) drug used to control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes in addition to diet and exercise. It belongs to the chemical group of sulfonylureas.
Mecetronium
Mecetronium generic Mecetronium has antimicrobial properties. It is available in a combination with other antiseptics and is used in clinical and surgical practice. It is applied to the skin before injections or punctures. It is also used to maintain hand hygiene and as a hand disinfectant prior to surgical procedures.
Methyl salicylate
Methyl salicylate generic Methyl salicylate is used as a local painkiller to treat minor joint and muscle pain.
Dipotassium Hydrogen Citrate
Dipotassium Hydrogen Citrate generic Dipotassium hydrogen citrate is a urinary alkalanizer. It is used for the following conditions: • Renal tubular acidosis (a condition where the blood is acidic due to a kidney problem) • To prevent uric acid and cysteine stones in people predisposed to form the stones in the urinary tract • To treat uterine tract infection, though evidence for the same has not been established.
