Infections
Linezolid
Linezolid is an antibiotic that acts by ceasing the growth of bacteria that cause infections. It is used to treat pneumonia and some skin infections.
Do not take linezolid if you:
- Allergic to linezolid
- Are taking or have taken within the last 2 weeks any medicines known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors
- Are breastfeeding
Things to Tell Your Doctor. If you:
Levofloxacin
Levofloxacin is an antibiotic. It is used to treat infections such as sinuses, pneumonia, urinary tract, prostate gland infection, skin and underneath the skin infections.
Do not take levofloxacin if you:
- Are allergic to levofloxacin, or any other quinolone antibiotic
- Have ever had epilepsy
- Have had tendon problems
- Are pregnant, might become pregnant
- Are breast-feeding
- Are a child or growing adolescent
Lamivudine
Lamivudine is an anti-HIV medicine. It does not completely cure HIV infection; but it reduces the amount of virus in body. It also increases white blood cells that are important in helping body to fight infection.
Do not take lamivudine if you:
- Are allergic to lamivudine
Things to Tell Your Doctor. If you:
Gatifloxacin
Gatifloxacin is an antibiotic. It acts by inhibiting the reproduction of micro-organisms. It is used to treat various infections such as skin infections, pneumonia, kidney and urinary tract infections, gonorrhoea.
Do not take Gatifloxacin if you:
- Are allergic to gatifloxacin
- Age below 18 years
- Are pregnant or planning to be pregnant
Things to Tell Your Doctor. If you:
Ganciclovir
Ganciclovir is an ‘anti-viral’ drug. It acts by stopping the formation of DNA in the virus. It is used to treat infections caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV).
Do not take ganciclovir if you:
- Are allergic to ganciclovir, valganciclovir, aciclovir and valaciclovir
- Are pregnant or breast-feeding a baby.
Things to Tell Your Doctor. If you:
Gentamicin
Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that acts against certain bacteria. It is used for the treatment of chest, wound or blood infections.
Do not take gentamicin if you:
- Are allergic to gentamicin
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
Things to Tell Your Doctor. If you:
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Ivermectin
Ivermectin is an anti-parasitic drug. It acts by stopping the synthesis of parasites leading to their death. It is used to treat various parasitic infections.
Do not take ivermectin if you:
- Are allergic to ivermectin
Things to Tell Your Doctor. If you:
- Suffer from liver or kidney disease
- Are pregnant or planning to be pregnant
- Are breast-feeding
Itraconazole
Itraconazole is an antifungal drug that is effective against infections caused by yeast and fungi. It is used for the treatment of fungal infections of the vagina, skin, mouth, eyes, nails and internal organs.
Do not take itraconazole if you:
- Are pregnant
- Suffer from congestive heart failure.
- Are hypersensitive to itraconazole
Things to Tell Your Doctor. If you:
