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Drug Safety Metronidazole: Uses, Side Effects & Safety
What it is and what it's used for Metronidazole is an antibiotic and anti-parasitic medicine (a nitroimidazole) used against infections caused by […]
Drug Safety Ofloxacin: Uses, Side Effects & Safety
What it is and what it's used for Ofloxacin belongs to a group of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. It is widely prescribed in […]
Drug Safety Ciprofloxacin: Uses, Side Effects & Safety
What it is and what it's used for Ciprofloxacin is a prescription antibiotic from the fluoroquinolone group. It is used in India […]
Drug Safety Cefixime: Uses, Side Effects & Safety
What it is and what it's used for Cefixime is an antibiotic that belongs to the cephalosporin group (third generation). It works […]
Drug Safety Dextromethorphan: Uses, Side Effects & Safety
What it is and what it's used for Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant medicine used to calm a dry, tickly cough — […]
Drug Safety Ambroxol: Uses, Side Effects & Safety
What it is and what it's used for Ambroxol is a medicine that helps loosen thick, sticky mucus (phlegm) in the airways […]