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    GSK oral antibiotic drug to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections meets main goals in late stage trials

    GSK oral antibiotic drug to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections meets main goals in late stage trials

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    London: British drugmaker GSK said on Saturday its oral antibiotic drug to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections (uUTI) in female adults and adolescents met the main goals in late-stage trials. The drug, gepotidacin, in phase III trials, met its primary goals of being on a par or better than nitrofurantoin, the current standard of care for […] More

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    USFDA approves Zydus Lifesciences Tavaborole Topical Solution to treat fungal toenail infections

    USFDA approves Zydus Lifesciences Tavaborole Topical Solution to treat fungal toenail infections

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    Ahmedabad: Zydus Lifesciences Limited has received final approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to manufacture and market Tavaborole Topical Solution, 5% (USRLD: Kerydin Topical Solution). Tavaborole topical solution is indicated to treat fungal toenail infections. These are the infections that may cause nail discoloration, splitting, or pain. The drug will be […] More

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    Zydus Lifesciences bags USFDA nod for Azithromycin Tablets to treat certain bacterial infections

    Zydus Lifesciences bags USFDA nod for Azithromycin Tablets to treat certain bacterial infections

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    Ahmedabad: Drugmaker, Zydus Lifesciences Limited, has announced that the company has received final approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to manufacture and market Azithromycin Tablets USP, 500 mg (USRLD: Zithromax Tablets). Azithromycin is indicated to treat certain bacterial infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, sexually transmitted diseases (STD), infections of the ears, […] More

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    Sinus Infections: Are They Contagious? Common Myths Busted

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    Sinusitis is a widespread problem affecting millions of people globally, and it refers to an infection occurring in the sinuses – the air-filled spaces located in the bones of the face and in the skull. The onset of winter months often triggers symptoms like a stuffy and running nose, which can eventually lead to sinusitis. […] More