PRODUCTS : ANTI – INFECTIVES
- Staflowin
- Ticogrip
- Ciractam
- Sulbitor
- Doxiverge
- Ivtrim
- Cregnex
- Precitaz
- Ivistin/DS/TS/Forte
- Envade
- Redactis
- Convictus /Convictus Forte/ Convictus Mega
- Ticlawin
- Zobapime 2.25
- Zidact 2.25
- Vergiflu
Generic Name: Flucloxacillin
Strengths Available : 500mg, 1g, 2g
Class : Penicillins
Usage : Staflowin is effective for the treatment of infections due to penicillinase producing staphylococci and other gram positive organisms susceptible to this anti-infective.
Approved Indications : Osteomyelitis and endocarditis. Flucloxacillin is also indicated for use as a prophylactic agent during major surgical procedures when appropriate; for example cardiothoracic and orthopaedic surgery.
MoA : Flucloxacillin is bactericidal with a similar mode of action to benzylpenicillin. It is resistant to staphylococcal penicillinase and therefore active against penicillinase-producing and non-penicillinase-producing staphylococci. It has minimum inhibitory concentrations in the range of 0.25 to 0.5g per ml.
Method of Administration : Intravenous: Dissolve 250 to 500mg in 5 to 10ml of water for injections or 1g in 15 to 20ml of water for injections. Administer by slow intravenous injection (over three to four minutes). Flucloxacillin may also be added to infusion fluids or injected (suitably diluted) into the drip tube over three to four minutes. Flucloxacillin may be added to most intravenous fluids (e.g. water for injections, sodium chloride 0.9%, glucose 5%, sodium chloride 0.18% with glucose 4%).
Brand Names | Composition | Presentation |
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Staflowin | Flucloxacillin 500mg | 6 Capsules strip |
Staflowin 500mg | Flucloxacillin 500mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Staflowin 1g | Flucloxacillin 1g Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Staflowin 2g | Flucloxacillin 2g Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Generic Name: Teicoplanin
Strengths Available : 200mg , 400 mg
Class : Glycopeptides
Usage : Ticogrip is effective in threating Complicated skin and soft tissue , Bone and joint , Hospital acquired pneumonia,Community acquired pneumonia, Complicated urinary tract infections, Infective endocarditis, Peritonitis associated with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), Bacteraemia that occurs in association with any of the indications listed above
Approved Indications : Complicated skin and soft tissue infections, Bone and joint infections, Hospital acquired pneumonia, Community acquired pneumonia, Complicated urinary tract infections, Infective endocarditis, Peritonitis associated with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), Bacteraemia that occurs in association with any of the indications listed above
MoA : Teicoplanin inhibits the growth of susceptible organisms by interfering with cell-wall biosynthesis at a site different from that affected by beta-lactams. Peptidoglycan synthesis is blocked by specific binding to D-alanyl-D-alanine residues.
Method of Administration : Teicoplanin should be administered by the intravenous or intramuscular route. The intravenous injection may be administered either as a bolus over 3 to 5 minutes or as a 30-minute infusion.
Only the infusion method should be used in neonates.
Brand Names | Composition | Presentation |
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Ticogrip 200 | Teicoplanin 200mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Ticogrip 400 | Teicoplanin 400mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Generic Name: Cefpirome & Sulbactam
Strengths Available : 1.5 g & 3g
Class : Cephalosporins & beta lactamase inhibitors
Usage : Ciractam is effective in treating Lower respiratory tract infections, Complicated Lower and Upper UTI,Bacteremia/Septicaemia, Infections in neutropenic and Immuno-compromised patients, Skin & soft tissues infections, and severe infections in ICU
Approved Indications : Lower respiratory tract infections, Complicated Lower and Upper UTI,Bacteremia/Septicaemia, Infections in neutropenic and Immuno-compromised patients, Skin & soft tissues infections, Severe infections in ICU
MoA : Cefpirome binds to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell wall, thus inhibiting biosynthesis and arresting cell wall assembly resulting in bacterial cell death.
Sulbactam is a Beta lactamase inhibitor and acts primarily by irreversible inactivation of Beta lactamases.
Method of Administration : 1.5 g -3 gm every 12 hour via IV injection over 3-5 minutes or infuse over 20-30 minutes
Brand Names | Composition | Presentation |
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Ciractam 1.5g | Cefpirome 1g & Sulbactam 500mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Ciractam 3g | Cefpirome 2g & Sulbactam 1g Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Generic Name: Ampicillin & Sulbactam
Strengths Available : 1.5 g & 3g
Class : Penicillin & beta lactamase inhibitors
Usage : Sulbitor is effective in treating community acquired pneumonia , HAP/VAP, Skin and skin structure infections , Intra-abdominal infections, and also used as Surgical prophylaxis
Approved Indications : Community acquired pneumonia , HAP/VAP, Skin and skin structure infections , Intra-abdominal infections, Surgical prophylaxis
MoA : Ampicillin is similar to benzyl penicillin in its bactericidal action against susceptible organisms during the stage of active multiplication. It acts through the inhibition of cell wall mucopeptide biosynthesis. Ampicillin has a broad spectrum of bactericidal activity against many gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.
Sulbactam is a lactamase inhibitor and acts primarily by irreversible inactivation of lactamases.
Method of Administration : For IV administration, the dose can be given by slow intravenous injection over at least 10–15 minutes or can also be delivered, in greater dilutions with 50–100 mL of a compatible diluent as an intravenous infusion over 15–30 minutes.
Brand Names | Composition | Presentation |
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Sulbitor 1.5g | Ampicillin1g & Sulbactam 500mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Sulbitor 3g | Ampicillin 2g & Sulbactam 1g Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Generic Name: Doxycycline
Strengths Available : 100mg & 200 mg
Class : Tetracyclines
Usage : Doxiverge is effective in treating Atypical pneumonia, Urinary tract infections, Malaria, Mediterranean spotted fever, Typhus fever, Acute brucellosis, and Cervical chlamydia infections
Approved Indications : Atypical pneumonia, Urinary tract infections, Malaria, Mediterranean spotted fever, Typhus fever, Acute brucellosis, Cervical chlamydia infections
MoA : Doxycycline has bacteriostatic effect blocks protein synthesis at the bacterial ribosome level. The antibiotic connects permanently to 30S (the small ribosome subunit). Resulting in a blocking of the binding of aminoacyl-tRNA (acceptor site) on the mRNA-ribosome complex. This connection terminates the growth of bacterial cells.
Method of Administration : The contents of the vial should be reconstituted with 10 mL of Sterile Water for Injection/nacl/vitamin c
Each 100 mg of doxycycline (i.e., withdraw entire solution from the 100 mg vial) is further diluted with 100 to 1000 mL of the intravenous solutions listed below
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection
5% Dextrose Injection
Ringer's Injection
Brand Names | Composition | Presentation |
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Doxiverge 100mg | Doxycycline 100mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Doxiverge PLUS100mg | Doxycycline 100mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder + Ready to administer kit |
Doxiverge 200g | Doxycycline 200mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Generic Name: Trimethoprim & Sulphamethoxazole
Strengths Available : 5ml Ampoule
Class : Sulfonamides
Usage : IVTRIM is effective in treating Pneumocystis (Carinii) Jiroveci Pneumonia, Shigella Enteritis, Severe UTIs, toxoplasmosis & Nocardiosis
Approved Indications : Pneumocystis (Carinii) Jiroveci Pneumonia, Shigella Enteritis, Severe UTIs, toxoplasmosis, Nocardiosis
MoA : Co-trimoxazole is generally bactericidal; it acts by sequential blockade of folic acid enzymes in the synthesis pathway. The sulfamethoxazole component inhibits formation of dihydrofolic acid from para-aminobenzoic (PABA), whereas trimethoprim inhibits dihydrofolate reductase.
Method of Administration : It is recommended that Co-Trimoxazole 16 mg/80 mg per ml for Infusion is diluted according to the following schedules:
One ampoule (5 ml) added to 125 ml infusion solution.
Two ampoules (10 ml) added to 250 ml infusion solution.
Three ampoules (15 ml) added to 500 ml infusion solution.
Brand Names | Composition | Presentation |
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Ivtrim | Trimethoprim 80mg & Sulphamethoxazole 400mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Cregnex
Generic Name: Polymyxin B
Strengths Available : 500000 IU, 750000 IU
Class : Polymyxins
Usage : CREGNEX is effective in treating serious infections caused by Gram negative bacteria including LRTI, UTI when commonly used systemic antibacterial agents may be contraindicated or may be ineffective because of bacterial resistance, Post surgical infections in hospitalized patients, Neonatal sepsis, Nosocomial infections & Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP)
Approved Indications : Serious infections caused by Gram negative bacteria including LRTI, UTI when commonly used systemic antibacterial agents may be contraindicated or may be ineffective because of bacterial resistance, Post surgical infections in hospitalized patients, Neonatal sepsis, Nosocomial infections,Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP)
MoA : Polymyxin B is a surface active agent which penetrates into and disrupts the bacterial cell membrane. Polymyxin B is polycationic that works by damaging the cell membrane.This effect is bactericidal. Polymyxins are selective for gram negative bacteria that have hydrophobic outer membrane.
Method of Administration : For IV use, dilute the contents in 300-500 ml NS or D5W and infuse over 60-90 minnutes
For IM use ,reconstitute vial with 2 mL SWI , NS, or procaine HCl 1% solution and give deep into upper outer quadrant of gluteal muscles.
Intrathecal (IT): reconstitute vial with10 mL NS; DO NOT use procaine HCl for IT
Brand Names | Composition | Presentation |
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Cregnex 500000IU | Polymyxin B 500000IU Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Cregnex 1000000IU | Polymyxin B 1000000IU Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Generic Name: Piperacillin & Tazobactam
Strengths Available : 2.25 g, 4.5 g
Class : Penicillins and ß lactamase inhibitors
Usage : Prectaz is effective in treating Appendicitis, Peritonitis, Skin and soft tissue infections, Lower respiratory tract infections, infection in neutropenic patients, burn & Intra-abdominal infections
Approved Indications : Appendicitis, Peritonitis, Skin and soft tissue infections, Lower respiratory tract infections, infection in neutropenic patients, burns, Intra-abdominal infections
MoA : Piperacillin inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to one or more of the penicillin binding proteins (PBPs); which in turn inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell walls, thus inhibiting cell wall biosynthesis. Tazobactam inhibits the action of bacterial beta-lactamases. It is added to the extended spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic piperacillin. It broadens the spectrum of piperacillin by making it effective against organisms that express beta-lactamase and would normally degrade piperacillin.
Method of Administration : Intravenous Administration. Reconstituted vial is stable for 24 hours if stored at room temperature or after 48 hours if stored at 2-8 degrees C
Brand Names | Composition | Presentation |
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Precitaz 2.25g | Piperacillin 2g & Tazobactam 0.25g Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Precitaz 4.5g | Piperacillin 4g & Tazobactam 0.5g Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Generic Name: Colistimethate sodium
Class : Polymyxins
Usage : INVISTIN is effective in treating Serious infections caused by Gram negative bacteria including LRTI, UTI when commonly used systemic antibacterial agents may be contraindicated or may be ineffective because of bacterial resistance, Post surgical infections in hospitalized patients, Neonatal sepsis, Nosocomial infections, & Ventilator –associated pneumonia (VAP)
Approved Indications : serious infections caused by Gram negative bacteria including LRTI, UTI when commonly used systemic antibacterial agents may be contraindicated or may be ineffective because of bacterial resistance, Post surgical infections in hospitalized patients, Neonatal sepsis, Nosocomial infections, Ventilator –associated pneumonia (VAP)
MoA : Colistimethate sodium is a surface active agent which penetrates into and disrupts the bacterial cell membrane. Colistimethate is polycationic that works by damaging the cell membrane.This effect is bactericidal. Polymyxins are selective for gram negative bacteria that have hydrophobic outer membrane.
Method of Administration : Can be given as 50 ml IV infusion over 30 minutes
Brand Names | Composition | Presentation |
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Ivistin | Colistimethate sodium 1M IU Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Ivistin DS | Colistimethate sodium 2M IU Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Ivistin TS | Colistimethate sodium 3M IU Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Ivistin Forte | Colistimethate sodium 4M IU Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Generic Name: Imipenem & Cilastatin
Class : Carbapenems
Usage : Envade is effective in treating lower respiratory tract infections, Urinary tract infections , Intra-abdominal infections, Gynecological infections, Life-threatening infections (Septicemia, Endocarditis, Shock), Bone and joint infections, Polymicrobial infections
Approved Indications : Lower respiratory tract infections, Urinary tract infections , Intra-abdominal infections, Gynecological infections, Life-threatening infections (Septicemia, Endocarditis, Shock), Bone and joint infections, Polymicrobial infections
MoA : Envade consists of two components: (1) Imipenem, a derivative of thienamycin, a carbapenem antibiotic; and (2) Cilastatin sodium, a specific inhibitor of dehydropeptidase-I, a renal enzyme which metabolizes and inactivates imipenem. Cilastatin blocks the metabolism of Imipenem in the kidney, so that concomitant administration of Imipenem and Cilastatin allows antibacterial levels of Imipenem to be attained in the urine.
Method of Administration : Each 500 mg dose should be given by intravenous administration over 20 to 30 minutes.
Brand Names | Composition | Presentation |
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Envade | Imipenem 500mg & Cilastatin 500mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Generic Name: Tigecycline
Class : Glycylcycline
Usage : REDACTIS is effective in treating Complicated intra-abdominal Infections, Complicated skin & skin structure infections & Community-acquired Pneumonia.
Approved Indications : Complicated intra-abdominal Infections, Complicated skin & skin structure infections , Community-acquired Pneumonia.
MoA : Tigecycline is bacteriostatic and is a protein synthesis inhibitor by binding to the 30S ribosomal sub unit of bacteria and thereby blocking entry of Aminoacyl-tRNA into the A site of the ribosome during prokaryotic translation.
Method of Administration : Intravenous infusion should be administered over approximately 30 to 60 minutes every 12 hours.
Brand Names | Composition | Presentation |
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Redactis | Togecycline 50mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |

Generic Name: Cefoperazone & Sulbactam
Class : Cephalosporins and Beta Lactamase Inhibitors
Usage : Effective in treating Respiratory tract infections (Upper and Lower), Urinary tract infections (Upper and Lower) ,Peritonitis, Cholecystitis, Cholangitis, and Other Intra-abdominal infections. Septicemia, Meningitis , Skin and soft tissue Infections, Bone and joint Infections, Pelvic inflammatory disease, Endometritis, Gonorrhea, and other Infections of the genital tract.
Approved Indications : Respiratory tract infections (Upper and Lower) , Urinary tract infections (Upper and Lower) ,Peritonitis, Cholecystitis, Cholangitis, and Other Intra-abdominal infections. Septicemia, Meningitis , Skin and soft tissue Infections
Bone and joint Infections, Pelvic inflammatory disease, Endometritis, Gonorrhea, and other Infections of the genital tract.
MoA : Cefoperazone, a bactericidal antibiotic, inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis of actively dividing cells by binding to one or more penicillin binding proteins (PBPs). Sulbactam is a Beta-lactamase inhibitor and acts primarily by irreversible inactivation of Beta -lactamases.
Method of Administration : Each vial of sulbactam/cefoperazone should be reconstituted with the appropriate amount of 5% Dextrose in Water, 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection or Sterile Water for Injection and then diluted to 20 ml with the same solution followed by administration over 15 to 60 minutes.
Brand Names | Composition | Presentation |
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Convictus | Cefoperazone 500mg & Sulbactam 500mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Convictus Forte | Cefoperazone 1g & Sulbactam 500mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Convictus Mega | Cefoperazone 2g & Sulbactam 1g Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Generic Name: Ticarcillin & Clavulanic acid
Strengths Available : 3.1g
Class : Carboxypenicillin & Beta Lactamase Inhibitor
Usage : Ticlawin is effective in treating Septicemia, Lower respiratory infections, Bone and joint infections, Skin and skin structure infections, Urinary tract infections,and Intra-abdominal infections
Approved Indications : Septicemia, Lower respiratory infections, Bone and joint infections, Skin and skin structure infections, Urinary tract infections, Intra-abdominal infections
MoA : Ticarcillin disrupts bacterial cell wall development by inhibiting peptidoglycan synthesis and/or by interacting with penicillin-binding proteins.
Clavulanic acid is produced by the fermentation of Streptomyces clavuligerus. It is a Beta-lactam structurally related to the penicillins and possesses the ability to inactivate a wide variety of Beta-lactamases by blocking the active sites of these enzymes. Clavulanic acid is particularly active against the clinically important plasmid-mediated Beta-lactamases frequently responsible for transferred drug resistance to penicillins and cephalosporins.
Method of Administration : The 3.1-gram vial should be reconstituted by adding approximately 13 mL of Sterile Water for Injection or Sodium Chloride Injection.Â
Intravenous Infusion: The dissolved drug should be further diluted to desired volume using the recommended solution to a concentration between 10 mg/mL to 100 mg/mL. The solution of reconstituted drug may then be administered over a period of 30 minutes.
Brand Names | Composition | Presentation |
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Ticlawin | Ticarcillin 3g & Clavulanic acid 100mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Generic Name: Cefepime & Tazobactam
Strengths Available : 2.25g
Class : Cephalosporins
Usage : Zobapime is effective in treating UTI, Febrile neutropenia(FN), Moderate to severe pneumonia, cIAIs, and Uncomplicated SSSI
Approved Indications : UTI, Febrile neutropenia(FN), Moderate to severe pneumonia, cIAIs, Uncomplicated SSSI
MoA : Cefepime -Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which in turn inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell walls, thus inhibiting cell wall biosynthesis.
Tazobactam -Tazobactam despite sharing the - lactam - ring that is characteristic of beta-lactam antibiotics. This similarity in chemical structure helps the Tazobactam to act as a inhibitor of beta-lactamase enzyme secreted by certain bacteria that are resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics.
Method of Administration : Cefepime+ Tazobactam can be injected as slow IV over 5 Minutes or as an infusion over 30 Minutes.
Brand Names | Composition | Presentation |
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Zobapime 2.25 | Cefepime 2g & Tazobactam 250mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Generic Name: Ceftazadime & Tazobactam
Strengths Available : 2.25g
Class : Cephalosporins
Usage : Zidact is effective in treating Lower Respiratory Tract Infections- including pneumonia, Skin and Skin-Structure Infections, Urinary Tract Infections, both complicated and uncomplicated, Bacterial Septicemia, Bone and Joint Infections, Gynecologic Infections, Intra-abdominal Infections & Central Nervous System Infections
Approved Indications : Lower Respiratory Tract Infections- including pneumonia, Skin and Skin-Structure Infections, Urinary Tract Infections, both complicated and uncomplicated, Bacterial Septicemia, Bone and Joint Infections, Gynecologic Infections, Intra-abdominal Infections, Central Nervous System Infections
MoA : Ceftazidime- Semisynthetic, broad-spectrum antibacterial derived from cephaloridine and used especially for Pseudomonas and other gram-negative infections in debilitated patients.The bactericidal activity of ceftazidime results from the inhibition of cell wall synthesis via affinity for penicillin-binding proteins
Tazobactam -Tazobactam despite sharing the - lactam - ring that is characteristic of beta-lactam antibiotics. This similarity in chemical structure helps the Tazobactam to act as a inhibitor of beta-lactamase enzyme secreted by certain bacteria that are resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics.
Method of Administration : Reconstitute vial with sterile WFI , and further dilute with50ml or 100 ml 0.9 %NaCl, Dextrose 5% , M/6 Sodium Lactate injection & infuse over 30 minutes
Brand Names | Composition | Presentation |
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Zidact 2.25 | Ceftazidime 2g & Tazobactam 250mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Generic Name: Favipiravir
Strengths Available : 200mg,400mg
Class : Nucleoside, Antiviral
Usage : Mild to Moderate COVID19 Patients,Treatement of Influenza A & B Virus, Ebola virus
Approved Indications : Mild ro Moderate COVID-19 Patients
MoA : The active form, favipiravir-RTP binds to and inhibits the RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp), preventing viral transcription and replication.Incorporation of favipiravir-RTP into a newly formed RNA strand preventing its elongation and proliferation of the viral genome.
Competitive binding of RNA-dependent RNA polymerase by the favipiravir-RTP and purine nucleosides, which ultimately affects viral replication and transcription.
Method of Administration : Oral Administration, On day 1, 1800mg BID i.e. Morning & Evening 9 tablets respectively. Day2 to Day14 800mg BID i.e.4 tablets Morning & Evening respectively.
PRODUCTS : ANTI – INFECTIVES
Staflowin
Generic Name: Flucloxacillin
Strengths Available : 500mg, 1g, 2g
Class : Penicillins
Usage : Staflowin is effective for the treatment of infections due to penicillinase producing staphylococci and other gram positive organisms susceptible to this anti-infective.
Approved Indications : Osteomyelitis and endocarditis. Flucloxacillin is also indicated for use as a prophylactic agent during major surgical procedures when appropriate; for example cardiothoracic and orthopaedic surgery.
MoA : Flucloxacillin is bactericidal with a similar mode of action to benzylpenicillin. It is resistant to staphylococcal penicillinase and therefore active against penicillinase-producing and non-penicillinase-producing staphylococci. It has minimum inhibitory concentrations in the range of 0.25 to 0.5g per ml.
Method of Administration : Intravenous: Dissolve 250 to 500mg in 5 to 10ml of water for injections or 1g in 15 to 20ml of water for injections. Administer by slow intravenous injection (over three to four minutes). Flucloxacillin may also be added to infusion fluids or injected (suitably diluted) into the drip tube over three to four minutes. Flucloxacillin may be added to most intravenous fluids (e.g. water for injections, sodium chloride 0.9%, glucose 5%, sodium chloride 0.18% with glucose 4%).
Brand Names | Composition | Presentation |
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Staflowin | Flucloxacillin 500mg | 6 Capsules strip |
Staflowin 500mg | Flucloxacillin 500mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Staflowin 1g | Flucloxacillin 1g Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Staflowin 2g | Flucloxacillin 2g Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Ticogrip
Generic Name: Teicoplanin
Strengths Available : 200mg , 400 mg
Class : Glycopeptides
Usage : Ticogrip is effective in threating Complicated skin and soft tissue , Bone and joint , Hospital acquired pneumonia,Community acquired pneumonia, Complicated urinary tract infections, Infective endocarditis, Peritonitis associated with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), Bacteraemia that occurs in association with any of the indications listed above
Approved Indications : Complicated skin and soft tissue infections, Bone and joint infections, Hospital acquired pneumonia, Community acquired pneumonia, Complicated urinary tract infections, Infective endocarditis, Peritonitis associated with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), Bacteraemia that occurs in association with any of the indications listed above
MoA : Teicoplanin inhibits the growth of susceptible organisms by interfering with cell-wall biosynthesis at a site different from that affected by beta-lactams. Peptidoglycan synthesis is blocked by specific binding to D-alanyl-D-alanine residues.
Method of Administration : Teicoplanin should be administered by the intravenous or intramuscular route. The intravenous injection may be administered either as a bolus over 3 to 5 minutes or as a 30-minute infusion.
Only the infusion method should be used in neonates.
Brand Names | Composition | Presentation |
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Ticogrip 200 | Teicoplanin 200mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Ticogrip 400 | Teicoplanin 400mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Ciractam
Generic Name: Cefpirome & Sulbactam
Strengths Available : 1.5 g & 3g
Class : Cephalosporins & beta lactamase inhibitors
Usage : Ciractam is effective in treating Lower respiratory tract infections, Complicated Lower and Upper UTI,Bacteremia/Septicaemia, Infections in neutropenic and Immuno-compromised patients, Skin & soft tissues infections, and severe infections in ICU
Approved Indications : Lower respiratory tract infections, Complicated Lower and Upper UTI,Bacteremia/Septicaemia, Infections in neutropenic and Immuno-compromised patients, Skin & soft tissues infections, Severe infections in ICU
MoA : Cefpirome binds to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell wall, thus inhibiting biosynthesis and arresting cell wall assembly resulting in bacterial cell death.
Sulbactam is a Beta lactamase inhibitor and acts primarily by irreversible inactivation of Beta lactamases.
Method of Administration : 1.5 g -3 gm every 12 hour via IV injection over 3-5 minutes or infuse over 20-30 minutes
Brand Names | Composition | Presentation |
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Ciractam 1.5g | Cefpirome 1g & Sulbactam 500mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Ciractam 3g | Cefpirome 2g & Sulbactam 1g Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Sulbitor
Generic Name: Ampicillin & Sulbactam
Strengths Available : 1.5 g & 3g
Class : Penicillin & beta lactamase inhibitors
Usage : Sulbitor is effective in treating community acquired pneumonia , HAP/VAP, Skin and skin structure infections , Intra-abdominal infections, and also used as Surgical prophylaxis
Approved Indications : Community acquired pneumonia , HAP/VAP, Skin and skin structure infections , Intra-abdominal infections, Surgical prophylaxis
MoA : Ampicillin is similar to benzyl penicillin in its bactericidal action against susceptible organisms during the stage of active multiplication. It acts through the inhibition of cell wall mucopeptide biosynthesis. Ampicillin has a broad spectrum of bactericidal activity against many gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.
Sulbactam is a lactamase inhibitor and acts primarily by irreversible inactivation of lactamases.
Method of Administration : For IV administration, the dose can be given by slow intravenous injection over at least 10–15 minutes or can also be delivered, in greater dilutions with 50–100 mL of a compatible diluent as an intravenous infusion over 15–30 minutes.
Brand Names | Composition | Presentation |
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Sulbitor 1.5g | Ampicillin1g & Sulbactam 500mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Sulbitor 3g | Ampicillin 2g & Sulbactam 1g Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Doxiverge
Generic Name: Doxycycline
Strengths Available : 100mg & 200 mg
Class : Tetracyclines
Usage : Doxiverge is effective in treating Atypical pneumonia, Urinary tract infections, Malaria, Mediterranean spotted fever, Typhus fever, Acute brucellosis, and Cervical chlamydia infections
Approved Indications : Atypical pneumonia, Urinary tract infections, Malaria, Mediterranean spotted fever, Typhus fever, Acute brucellosis, Cervical chlamydia infections
MoA : Doxycycline has bacteriostatic effect blocks protein synthesis at the bacterial ribosome level. The antibiotic connects permanently to 30S (the small ribosome subunit). Resulting in a blocking of the binding of aminoacyl-tRNA (acceptor site) on the mRNA-ribosome complex. This connection terminates the growth of bacterial cells.
Method of Administration : The contents of the vial should be reconstituted with 10 mL of Sterile Water for Injection/nacl/vitamin c
Each 100 mg of doxycycline (i.e., withdraw entire solution from the 100 mg vial) is further diluted with 100 to 1000 mL of the intravenous solutions listed below
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection
5% Dextrose Injection
Ringer’s Injection
Brand Names | Composition | Presentation |
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Doxiverge 100mg | Doxycycline 100mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Doxiverge PLUS100mg | Doxycycline 100mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder + Ready to administer kit |
Doxiverge 200g | Doxycycline 200mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Ivtrim
Generic Name: Trimethoprim & Sulphamethoxazole
Strengths Available : 5ml Ampoule
Class : Sulfonamides
Usage : IVTRIM is effective in treating Pneumocystis (Carinii) Jiroveci Pneumonia, Shigella Enteritis, Severe UTIs, toxoplasmosis & Nocardiosis
Approved Indications : Pneumocystis (Carinii) Jiroveci Pneumonia, Shigella Enteritis, Severe UTIs, toxoplasmosis, Nocardiosis
MoA : Co-trimoxazole is generally bactericidal; it acts by sequential blockade of folic acid enzymes in the synthesis pathway. The sulfamethoxazole component inhibits formation of dihydrofolic acid from para-aminobenzoic (PABA), whereas trimethoprim inhibits dihydrofolate reductase.
Method of Administration : It is recommended that Co-Trimoxazole 16 mg/80 mg per ml for Infusion is diluted according to the following schedules:
One ampoule (5 ml) added to 125 ml infusion solution.
Two ampoules (10 ml) added to 250 ml infusion solution.
Three ampoules (15 ml) added to 500 ml infusion solution.
Brand Names | Composition | Presentation |
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Ivtrim | Trimethoprim 80mg & Sulphamethoxazole 400mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Cregnex
Generic Name: Polymyxin B
Strengths Available : 500000 IU, 750000 IU
Class : Polymyxins
Usage : CREGNEX is effective in treating serious infections caused by Gram negative bacteria including LRTI, UTI when commonly used systemic antibacterial agents may be contraindicated or may be ineffective because of bacterial resistance, Post surgical infections in hospitalized patients, Neonatal sepsis, Nosocomial infections & Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP)
Approved Indications : Serious infections caused by Gram negative bacteria including LRTI, UTI when commonly used systemic antibacterial agents may be contraindicated or may be ineffective because of bacterial resistance, Post surgical infections in hospitalized patients, Neonatal sepsis, Nosocomial infections,Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP)
MoA : Polymyxin B is a surface active agent which penetrates into and disrupts the bacterial cell membrane. Polymyxin B is polycationic that works by damaging the cell membrane.This effect is bactericidal. Polymyxins are selective for gram negative bacteria that have hydrophobic outer membrane.
Method of Administration : For IV use, dilute the contents in 300-500 ml NS or D5W and infuse over 60-90 minnutes
For IM use ,reconstitute vial with 2 mL SWI , NS, or procaine HCl 1% solution and give deep into upper outer quadrant of gluteal muscles.
Intrathecal (IT): reconstitute vial with10 mL NS; DO NOT use procaine HCl for IT
Brand Names | Composition | Presentation |
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Cregnex 500000IU | Polymyxin B 500000IU Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Cregnex 1000000IU | Polymyxin B 1000000IU Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Precitaz
Generic Name: Piperacillin & Tazobactam
Strengths Available : 2.25 g, 4.5 g
Class : Penicillins and ß lactamase inhibitors
Usage : Prectaz is effective in treating Appendicitis, Peritonitis, Skin and soft tissue infections, Lower respiratory tract infections, infection in neutropenic patients, burn & Intra-abdominal infections
Approved Indications : Appendicitis, Peritonitis, Skin and soft tissue infections, Lower respiratory tract infections, infection in neutropenic patients, burns, Intra-abdominal infections
MoA : Piperacillin inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to one or more of the penicillin binding proteins (PBPs); which in turn inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell walls, thus inhibiting cell wall biosynthesis. Tazobactam inhibits the action of bacterial beta-lactamases. It is added to the extended spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic piperacillin. It broadens the spectrum of piperacillin by making it effective against organisms that express beta-lactamase and would normally degrade piperacillin.
Method of Administration : Intravenous Administration. Reconstituted vial is stable for 24 hours if stored at room temperature or after 48 hours if stored at 2-8 degrees C
Brand Names | Composition | Presentation |
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Precitaz 2.25g | Piperacillin 2g & Tazobactam 0.25g Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Precitaz 4.5g | Piperacillin 4g & Tazobactam 0.5g Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Ivistin/DS/TS/Forte
Generic Name: Colistimethate sodium
Class : Polymyxins
Usage : INVISTIN is effective in treating Serious infections caused by Gram negative bacteria including LRTI, UTI when commonly used systemic antibacterial agents may be contraindicated or may be ineffective because of bacterial resistance, Post surgical infections in hospitalized patients, Neonatal sepsis, Nosocomial infections, & Ventilator –associated pneumonia (VAP)
Approved Indications : serious infections caused by Gram negative bacteria including LRTI, UTI when commonly used systemic antibacterial agents may be contraindicated or may be ineffective because of bacterial resistance, Post surgical infections in hospitalized patients, Neonatal sepsis, Nosocomial infections, Ventilator –associated pneumonia (VAP)
MoA : Colistimethate sodium is a surface active agent which penetrates into and disrupts the bacterial cell membrane. Colistimethate is polycationic that works by damaging the cell membrane.This effect is bactericidal. Polymyxins are selective for gram negative bacteria that have hydrophobic outer membrane.
Method of Administration : Can be given as 50 ml IV infusion over 30 minutes
Brand Names | Composition | Presentation |
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Ivistin | Colistimethate sodium 1M IU Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Ivistin DS | Colistimethate sodium 2M IU Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Ivistin TS | Colistimethate sodium 3M IU Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Ivistin Forte | Colistimethate sodium 4M IU Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Envade
Generic Name: Imipenem & Cilastatin
Class : Carbapenems
Usage : Envade is effective in treating lower respiratory tract infections, Urinary tract infections , Intra-abdominal infections, Gynecological infections, Life-threatening infections (Septicemia, Endocarditis, Shock), Bone and joint infections, Polymicrobial infections
Approved Indications : Lower respiratory tract infections, Urinary tract infections , Intra-abdominal infections, Gynecological infections, Life-threatening infections (Septicemia, Endocarditis, Shock), Bone and joint infections, Polymicrobial infections
MoA : Envade consists of two components: (1) Imipenem, a derivative of thienamycin, a carbapenem antibiotic; and (2) Cilastatin sodium, a specific inhibitor of dehydropeptidase-I, a renal enzyme which metabolizes and inactivates imipenem. Cilastatin blocks the metabolism of Imipenem in the kidney, so that concomitant administration of Imipenem and Cilastatin allows antibacterial levels of Imipenem to be attained in the urine.
Method of Administration : Each 500 mg dose should be given by intravenous administration over 20 to 30 minutes.
Brand Names | Composition | Presentation |
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Envade | Imipenem 500mg & Cilastatin 500mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Redactis
Generic Name: Tigecycline
Class : Glycylcycline
Usage : REDACTIS is effective in treating Complicated intra-abdominal Infections, Complicated skin & skin structure infections & Community-acquired Pneumonia.
Approved Indications : Complicated intra-abdominal Infections, Complicated skin & skin structure infections , Community-acquired Pneumonia.
MoA : Tigecycline is bacteriostatic and is a protein synthesis inhibitor by binding to the 30S ribosomal sub unit of bacteria and thereby blocking entry of Aminoacyl-tRNA into the A site of the ribosome during prokaryotic translation.
Method of Administration : Intravenous infusion should be administered over approximately 30 to 60 minutes every 12 hours.
Brand Names | Composition | Presentation |
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Redactis | Togecycline 50mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Convictus /Convictus Forte/ Convictus Mega

Generic Name: Cefoperazone & Sulbactam
Class : Cephalosporins and Beta Lactamase Inhibitors
Usage : Effective in treating Respiratory tract infections (Upper and Lower), Urinary tract infections (Upper and Lower) ,Peritonitis, Cholecystitis, Cholangitis, and Other Intra-abdominal infections. Septicemia, Meningitis , Skin and soft tissue Infections, Bone and joint Infections, Pelvic inflammatory disease, Endometritis, Gonorrhea, and other Infections of the genital tract.
Approved Indications : Respiratory tract infections (Upper and Lower) , Urinary tract infections (Upper and Lower) ,Peritonitis, Cholecystitis, Cholangitis, and Other Intra-abdominal infections. Septicemia, Meningitis , Skin and soft tissue Infections
Bone and joint Infections, Pelvic inflammatory disease, Endometritis, Gonorrhea, and other Infections of the genital tract.
MoA : Cefoperazone, a bactericidal antibiotic, inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis of actively dividing cells by binding to one or more penicillin binding proteins (PBPs). Sulbactam is a Beta-lactamase inhibitor and acts primarily by irreversible inactivation of Beta -lactamases.
Method of Administration : Each vial of sulbactam/cefoperazone should be reconstituted with the appropriate amount of 5% Dextrose in Water, 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection or Sterile Water for Injection and then diluted to 20 ml with the same solution followed by administration over 15 to 60 minutes.
Brand Names | Composition | Presentation |
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Convictus | Cefoperazone 500mg & Sulbactam 500mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Convictus Forte | Cefoperazone 1g & Sulbactam 500mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Convictus Mega | Cefoperazone 2g & Sulbactam 1g Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Ticlawin
Generic Name: Ticarcillin & Clavulanic acid
Strengths Available : 3.1g
Class : Carboxypenicillin & Beta Lactamase Inhibitor
Usage : Ticlawin is effective in treating Septicemia, Lower respiratory infections, Bone and joint infections, Skin and skin structure infections, Urinary tract infections,and Intra-abdominal infections
Approved Indications : Septicemia, Lower respiratory infections, Bone and joint infections, Skin and skin structure infections, Urinary tract infections, Intra-abdominal infections
MoA : Ticarcillin disrupts bacterial cell wall development by inhibiting peptidoglycan synthesis and/or by interacting with penicillin-binding proteins.
Clavulanic acid is produced by the fermentation of Streptomyces clavuligerus. It is a Beta-lactam structurally related to the penicillins and possesses the ability to inactivate a wide variety of Beta-lactamases by blocking the active sites of these enzymes. Clavulanic acid is particularly active against the clinically important plasmid-mediated Beta-lactamases frequently responsible for transferred drug resistance to penicillins and cephalosporins.
Method of Administration : The 3.1-gram vial should be reconstituted by adding approximately 13 mL of Sterile Water for Injection or Sodium Chloride Injection.Â
Intravenous Infusion: The dissolved drug should be further diluted to desired volume using the recommended solution to a concentration between 10 mg/mL to 100 mg/mL. The solution of reconstituted drug may then be administered over a period of 30 minutes.
Brand Names | Composition | Presentation |
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Ticlawin | Ticarcillin 3g & Clavulanic acid 100mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Zobapime 2.25
Generic Name: Cefepime & Tazobactam
Strengths Available : 2.25g
Class : Cephalosporins
Usage : Zobapime is effective in treating UTI, Febrile neutropenia(FN), Moderate to severe pneumonia, cIAIs, and Uncomplicated SSSI
Approved Indications : UTI, Febrile neutropenia(FN), Moderate to severe pneumonia, cIAIs, Uncomplicated SSSI
MoA : Cefepime -Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which in turn inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell walls, thus inhibiting cell wall biosynthesis.
Tazobactam -Tazobactam despite sharing the – lactam – ring that is characteristic of beta-lactam antibiotics. This similarity in chemical structure helps the Tazobactam to act as a inhibitor of beta-lactamase enzyme secreted by certain bacteria that are resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics.
Method of Administration : Cefepime+ Tazobactam can be injected as slow IV over 5 Minutes or as an infusion over 30 Minutes.
Brand Names | Composition | Presentation |
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Zobapime 2.25 | Cefepime 2g & Tazobactam 250mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Zidact 2.25
Generic Name: Ceftazadime & Tazobactam
Strengths Available : 2.25g
Class : Cephalosporins
Usage : Zidact is effective in treating Lower Respiratory Tract Infections- including pneumonia, Skin and Skin-Structure Infections, Urinary Tract Infections, both complicated and uncomplicated, Bacterial Septicemia, Bone and Joint Infections, Gynecologic Infections, Intra-abdominal Infections & Central Nervous System Infections
Approved Indications : Lower Respiratory Tract Infections- including pneumonia, Skin and Skin-Structure Infections, Urinary Tract Infections, both complicated and uncomplicated, Bacterial Septicemia, Bone and Joint Infections, Gynecologic Infections, Intra-abdominal Infections, Central Nervous System Infections
MoA : Ceftazidime- Semisynthetic, broad-spectrum antibacterial derived from cephaloridine and used especially for Pseudomonas and other gram-negative infections in debilitated patients.The bactericidal activity of ceftazidime results from the inhibition of cell wall synthesis via affinity for penicillin-binding proteins
Tazobactam -Tazobactam despite sharing the – lactam – ring that is characteristic of beta-lactam antibiotics. This similarity in chemical structure helps the Tazobactam to act as a inhibitor of beta-lactamase enzyme secreted by certain bacteria that are resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics.
Method of Administration : Reconstitute vial with sterile WFI , and further dilute with50ml or 100 ml 0.9 %NaCl, Dextrose 5% , M/6 Sodium Lactate injection & infuse over 30 minutes
Brand Names | Composition | Presentation |
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Zidact 2.25 | Ceftazidime 2g & Tazobactam 250mg Inj. | 1 Vial- lyophilized powder |
Vergiflu
Generic Name: Favipiravir
Strengths Available : 200mg,400mg
Class : Nucleoside, Antiviral
Usage : Mild to Moderate COVID19 Patients,Treatement of Influenza A & B Virus, Ebola virus
Approved Indications : Mild ro Moderate COVID-19 Patients
MoA : The active form, favipiravir-RTP binds to and inhibits the RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp), preventing viral transcription and replication.Incorporation of favipiravir-RTP into a newly formed RNA strand preventing its elongation and proliferation of the viral genome.
Competitive binding of RNA-dependent RNA polymerase by the favipiravir-RTP and purine nucleosides, which ultimately affects viral replication and transcription.
Method of Administration : Oral Administration, On day 1, 1800mg BID i.e. Morning & Evening 9 tablets respectively. Day2 to Day14 800mg BID i.e.4 tablets Morning & Evening respectively.