CURRENT AFFAIRS

2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The drug Azithromycin by Zydus Cadila Pharmaceutical which was approved by USFDA is used to treat
A
Crohn’s & Colitis
B
Bacterial infections
C
Viral infections
D
Fungal infection
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The medication is used to treat respiratory infections, skin infections, ear infections and sexually transmitted diseases.

Detailed explanation-2: -DOMPERIDONE (ZYDUS CADILA) TABLET contains Domperidone which belongs to the group of medicines called Dopamine antagonists. It is used in the prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with central or local origin, chemotherapy or radiotherapy, drugs or migraine.

Detailed explanation-3: -NEW DELHI: Zydus Cadila has launched mesalamine delayed release tablets, used for the treatment of ulcerative colitis, in the US market.

Detailed explanation-4: -It now has 326 approvals from 428 ANDAs filed since June 30, 2022.

Detailed explanation-5: -Gentamycin (Zydus) 40 mg Injection is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used for the short-term treatment of serious bacterial infections of the lungs, skin, abdomen, blood, brain, urinary tract, bones and joints. This injection kills or stops the growth of bacteria causing the infection.

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