General information The polymyxins are antibacterial agents that are produced from different strains of Bacillus polymyxa . Because of their poor tissue distribution and their substantial nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity, they are mainly restricted to topical use. However, they can be…
General information Polyhexanide is a polymerized form of chlorhexidine, used as a disinfectant [ ], for example to protect contact lenses [ ]. You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become…
General information The genera in the family of Polygonaceae ( Table 1 ) include buckwheat and rhubarb. Table 1 Genera of Polygonaceae Antenoron (antenoron) Antigonon (antigonon) Aristocapsa (spiny cape) Brunnichia (buckwheat vine) Centrostegia (centrostegia) Chorizanthe (spineflower) Coccoloba (coccoloba) Dedeckera (July…
General information Polygeline is a plasma volume expander used as a 3.5% solution with electrolytes in the management of hypovolemic shock. It is also used in extracorporeal perfusion fluids, as a perfusion fluid for isolated organs, as fluid replacement in…
General information Polyacrylonitrile is a constituent of dialysis membranes [ ]. You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
General information There are two types of poliomyelitis vaccines available. One is prepared from polioviruses that as a rule have been inactivated by formaldehyde. Inactivated poliomyelitis vaccine (IPV) is given parenterally. The second group of polio vaccines comprises attenuated strains…
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See also Topoisomerase inhibitors General information Podophyllum is a powerful skin irritant and antimitotic agent, widely used in the topical treatment of condylomata acuminata. Etoposide and teniposide are semisynthetic derivatives of podophyllin, which was originally isolated from the root of…
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See also Vaccines General information Two types of pneumococcal vaccine are available, polysaccharide vaccine and conjugated polysaccharide vaccine. Pneumococcal vaccine is composed of a saline solution containing the purified capsular polysaccharides of 23 types of Streptococcus pneumoniae . The improved…