• Cefotetan Susceptibility and Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) Data" (PDF). (wikipedia.org)
  • Notably, when compared to non-pigmented groups, green pigment-producing strains also displayed antibiotic susceptibility behavior similar to yellow pigment-producing strains. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The guidelines for each bacterium include antibiotics of confirmed effectiveness, which show acceptable results in antibiotic susceptibility tests. (brieflands.com)
  • Testing the susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus to antibiotics by the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method - antibiotics diffuse from antibiotic-containing disks and inhibit growth of S. aureus , resulting in a zone of inhibition. (mdwiki.org)
  • Similarly, many infections caused by aerobic and anaerobic bacteria resistant to some penicillin antibiotics (ampicillin, carbenicillin, penicillin G) respond to treatment with cefoxitin for injection, USP. (wikidoc.org)
  • Ureido-penicillins, cephalosporins, aminoglycosides, imipenem, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole are the drugs of choice to treat P. vulgaris associate infections but it possess high level of resistance against penicillin and other antibiotics[4]. (slideserve.com)
  • [2] It is a beta-lactam antibiotic of the penicillin class. (mdwiki.org)
  • The use of oxacillin is contraindicated in individuals that have experienced a hypersensitivity reaction to any medication in the penicillin family of antibiotics. (mdwiki.org)
  • As with other members of the penicillin family, the chemical structure of oxacillin features a 6-aminopenicillanic acid nucleus with a substituent attached to the amino group. (mdwiki.org)
  • Sometimes, the term antibiotic -literally "opposing life", from the Greek roots ἀντι anti , "against" and βίος bios , "life"-is broadly used to refer to any substance used against microbes , but in the usual medical usage, antibiotics (such as penicillin ) are those produced naturally (by one microorganism fighting another), whereas nonantibiotic antibacterials (such as sulfonamides and antiseptics ) are fully synthetic . (mdwiki.org)
  • Cefotetan is an injectable antibiotic of the cephamycin type for prophylaxis and treatment of bacterial infections. (wikipedia.org)
  • Following cesarean delivery, the incidence ranges from 13-90%, depending on the risk factors present and whether perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis had been given. (medscape.com)
  • They have an important role in dental antibiotic prophylaxis where their use may prevent bacteremia and consequent infective endocarditis . (mdwiki.org)
  • As the antibiotic is broken down in the body, it releases free NMTT, which can cause hypoprothrombinemia (likely due to inhibition of the enzyme vitamin K epoxide reductase) and a reaction with ethanol similar to that produced by disulfiram (Antabuse), due to inhibition of aldehyde dehydrogenase. (wikipedia.org)
  • Four tyrosine kinase inhibitors were identified with potential SARS-CoV-2 inhibition, which is consistent with previous studies showing some kinase inhibitors acting as antiviral drugs. (xiahepublishing.com)
  • drugs which inhibit viruses are termed antiviral drugs or antivirals rather than antibiotics. (mdwiki.org)
  • Cefotetan has a broad spectrum of activity and has been used to treat bacterial infections of the bone, skin, urinary tract, and lower respiratory tract. (wikipedia.org)
  • Infection control can prevent additional infections and the spread of resistant pathogens and thereby reduce the need to use antibiotics. (asm.org)
  • Mefoxin (cefoxitin) is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms. (rxlist.com)
  • This morphological change may enhance bacterial resistance to antibiotics and contribute to persistent and recurrent infections. (bvsalud.org)
  • A Cephalosporin Drugs is a group of semi-synthetic, wide-spectrum antibiotics mainly used to treat infections of bacteria. (powershow.com)
  • Polymyxin B , sold under the brand name Poly-Rx among others, is an antibiotic used to treat meningitis , pneumonia , sepsis , and urinary tract infections . (wikipedia.org)
  • Oxacillin , sold under the brand name Bactocill among others, is an antibiotic used to treat and prevent straphylococcal infections. (mdwiki.org)
  • [1] It is the most important type of antibacterial agent for fighting bacterial infections , and antibiotic medications are widely used in the treatment and prevention of such infections. (mdwiki.org)
  • Antibiotics are used to treat or prevent bacterial infections, [13] and sometimes protozoan infections . (mdwiki.org)
  • In more severe cases, particularly deep-seated systemic infections , antibiotics can be given intravenously or by injection. (mdwiki.org)
  • [2] [14] Where the site of infection is easily accessed, antibiotics may be given topically in the form of eye drops onto the conjunctiva for conjunctivitis or ear drops for ear infections and acute cases of swimmer's ear . (mdwiki.org)
  • MEFOXIN (cefoxitin for injection) is a semi-synthetic, broad-spectrum cepha antibiotic sealed under nitrogen for intravenous administration. (rxlist.com)
  • CEFOTAN™ (cefotetan for Injection, USP) is supplied in vials containing 80 mg (3.5 mEq) of sodium per gram of cefotetan activity. (globalrph.com)
  • Reconstituted solutions of CEFOTAN™ (cefotetan for Injection, USP) are intended for intravenous and intramusc ular administration. (globalrph.com)
  • CEFOTAN™ (cefotetan for Injection, USP) is available in two vial strengths. (globalrph.com)
  • [14] This involves the administration of a broad-spectrum antibiotic based on the signs and symptoms presented and is initiated pending laboratory results that can take several days. (mdwiki.org)
  • Yellow pigment-producing strains presented significant resistance to antibiotics groups, including β-lactam (91.5%), aminoglycosides (70.5%), and carbapenems (51.9%) compared to green and non-pigmented strains. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The majority of yellow pigment-producing strains outperformed the green and non-pigmented strains in terms of MIC levels when compared to the other two groups of strains. (biomedcentral.com)
  • However, with the introduction and widespread use of both oxacillin and methicillin, antibiotic-resistant strains called methicillin-resistant and oxacillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA/ORSA) have become increasingly prevalent worldwide. (mdwiki.org)
  • Mohammadzadeh A, Mardaneh J, Ahmadi R, Adabi J. Evaluation of the Virulence Features and Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Pathogenic Pseudomonas aeruginosa Strains Isolated from Hospitalized Patients in Gonabad, Iran. (brieflands.com)
  • The aim of the present study was to examine the antibiotic resistance patterns and presence of nan1 and int1 virulence genes (encoding neuraminidase and class 1 integrons, respectively) in clinical P. aeruginosa isolates and to analyze the measured values with regard to hospital wards, specimens, and antibiotic resistance of the strains. (brieflands.com)
  • Delay in initiation of antibiotic therapy can result in systemic toxicity. (medscape.com)
  • Identification is critically important as it can reduce the cost and toxicity of the antibiotic therapy and also reduce the possibility of the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. (mdwiki.org)
  • The emergence of drug resistance is to a large degree the result of the widespread and often unnecessary or inappropriate use of antibiotics in humans. (antiinfectivemeds.com)
  • In this prospective cohort study, we aimed to determine the incidence of CAUTI and associated antibiotic resistance in two tertiary hospitals in different regions of Sierra Leone. (bvsalud.org)
  • Its intrinsic and acquired resistome was assessed by Comprehensive Antibiotic Resistance Database (CARD) and comparison with wild-type genes. (bvsalud.org)
  • Licorice constituents reduce or reverse drug resistance in MRSA when combined with beta-lactam antibiotics. (interactionsguide.com)
  • However, the effectiveness and easy access to antibiotics have also led to their overuse [8] and some bacteria have evolved resistance to them. (mdwiki.org)
  • The mean free energy of docking for the group of potential inhibitors was significantly less than that for the group of random compounds. (xiahepublishing.com)
  • The prototypical drug of this group is disulfiram (brand name Antabuse), which acts as an acetaldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor , preventing the metabolism of acetaldehyde into acetic acid , and is used in the treatment of alcoholism . (wikizero.com)
  • Colistin was the most effective antibiotic against the isolates, and ticarcillin was the least effective antimicrobial agent. (brieflands.com)
  • However, some do not act via inhibition of this enzyme , and instead act via other, poorly elucidated mechanisms . (wikizero.com)
  • It is often grouped together with second-generation cephalosporins and has a similar antibacterial spectrum, but with additional anti-anaerobe coverage. (wikipedia.org)
  • The basic principles for the selection of antibacterial therapy include consideration of factors such as the likelihood that the infection is bacterial and the identification of the likely infecting organism to support a rational selection of an antibiotic. (antiinfectivemeds.com)
  • Antibacterials" include antiseptic drugs, antibacterial soaps , and chemical disinfectants , whereas antibiotics are an important class of antibacterials used more specifically in medicine [7] and sometimes in livestock feed . (mdwiki.org)
  • The absence of new, effective anti-gram-negative antibiotics makes infection control the most important countermeasure against multidrug-resistant gram-negative pathogens. (asm.org)
  • Cefoxitin may interact with antibiotics. (rxlist.com)
  • There are many different routes of administration for antibiotic treatment. (mdwiki.org)
  • For mild cases following vaginal delivery, oral antibiotics in an outpatient setting may be adequate (see Treatment and Management, as well as Medication). (medscape.com)
  • This group also includes species within the genus formerly known as Peptococcus, with the exception of Peptococcus niger. (medscape.com)
  • Based on DNA homology and whole-cell polypeptide-pattern study findings supported by phenotypic characteristics, the DNA homology group of microaerobic streptococci that was formerly known as Streptococcus anginosus or Streptococcus milleri is now composed of 3 distinct species: S anginosus, Streptococcus constellatus, and Streptococcus intermedius. (medscape.com)
  • Optimal use of microbiology laboratories is essential to combat the spread of multiply antibiotic-resistant pathogens. (asm.org)
  • Antibiotics may be given as a preventive measure and this is usually limited to at-risk populations such as those with a weakened immune system (particularly in HIV cases to prevent pneumonia ), those taking immunosuppressive drugs , cancer patients, and those having surgery . (mdwiki.org)
  • A limited number of antibiotics also possess antiprotozoal activity. (mdwiki.org)
  • An antibiotic is a type of medicine used to treat bacterial infection . (mdwiki.org)
  • Antibiotics reduce bowel flora number and function and may reduce herb bioavailability. (interactionsguide.com)
  • An effective use of polymyxin B is found in patients with refractory septic shock, that is, without positive outcome to the administration of standard treatments (increase in volemia and other antibiotics). (wikipedia.org)
  • However, it still detectably increases the permeability of the bacterial cell wall to other antibiotics, indicating that it still causes some degree of membrane disorganization. (wikipedia.org)
  • This can lead to patients receiving ineffective antibiotics and contribute to the spread of the pathogens. (asm.org)
  • Antibiotics revolutionized medicine in the 20th century. (mdwiki.org)
  • in this way the antibiotic exerts its bactericidal function but is not released into the blood since it remains fully attached to the fiber. (wikipedia.org)
  • In total, 34 (35.5%) infected patients were in the age group of 30 - 44 years. (brieflands.com)
  • Antibiotics are also used to prevent infection in cases of neutropenia particularly cancer-related. (mdwiki.org)