Antibiotics

November 29, 2022

Avoid antibiotics for low-grade fever, says ICMR amid rise in drug-resistance

The ICMR guidelines stated that antibiotics should be prescribed for a duration of five days for skin and soft tissue infections, five days in case of community-acquired pneumonia and eight days for hospital-acquired pneumonia.

September 07, 2022
Unapproved antibiotic formulations used in India in 2019: Study

The research found that azithromycin 500mg tablet was the most consumed antibiotic formulation in India, followed by cefixime 200 mg tablet during the year.
October 26, 2021
Scientists find mechanism how penicillin can kill MRSA superbug

'Penicillin and other antibiotics in its class have been a centrepiece of human healthcare for over 80 years and have saved over 200 million lives.'
July 20, 2021
Two-thirds of Indians have coronavirus antibodies, sero survey shows

The survey showed 67.6% of adults were seropositive, while more than 62% of adults were unvaccinated.
July 02, 2021
Study shows misuse of antibiotics soared in India during Covid pandemic

The study led by researchers at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Missouri, US, showed a total of 16.29 billion doses of antibiotics were sold in India in 2020.
May 25, 2021
Spike in over-the-counter antibiotic sale in Kerala worries experts

Doctors said buying and using the medicine without the recommendation of a physician could harm the body.
April 04, 2021
Here is why antibiotics may not be good for infants

It is already known that the use of antibiotics early in life disrupts the intestinal microbiota, the trillions of beneficial microorganisms that live in and on our bodies.

Antibiotics

Avoid antibiotics for low-grade fever, says ICMR amid rise in drug-resistance

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Unapproved antibiotic formulations used in India in 2019: Study

Scientists find mechanism how penicillin can kill MRSA superbug

Two-thirds of Indians have coronavirus antibodies, sero survey shows

Study shows misuse of antibiotics soared in India during Covid pandemic

Spike in over-the-counter antibiotic sale in Kerala worries experts

Here is why antibiotics may not be good for infants

For most toothaches antibiotics are not necessary, say research

Self-medication behind rising resistance to common antibiotic in India?

Antibiotics can weaken your inherent flu defence system: Study