Drug Guide

Cefadroxil is a semisynthetic, first generation cephalosporin antibiotic. Cefadroxil is administered orally. Adverse GI effects may be minimized by administering the drug with food.

Zyvox is an antibiotic of the oxazolidinones group that works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria (germs) that cause infections. It is used to treat pneumonia and some infections in the skin or under the skin. Your doctor will have decided if Zyvox is suitable to treat your infection. Zyvox may not be suitable for you if you answer yes to any of the following questions.

Zyomet Gel contains metronidazole. Metronidazole belongs to a group of medicines called antiprotozoal and antibacterial agents and has been shown to help control infection and inflammation in certain skin problems, such as rosacea. Rosacea is a skin condition which causes redness and spots on the face. Keep Zyomet Gel away from your eyes.

Zovirax I.V. (called ‘Zovirax’ in this leaflet) contains a medicine called aciclovir. This belongs to a group of medicines called antivirals. It works by killing or stopping the growth of viruses.

Zithromax is one of a group of antibiotics called macrolides. It is used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria and other micro-organisms, which include:

Zidoval gel is for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis (commonly known as BV), it works against the bacteria most often responsible for bacterial vaginal infection. By applying Zidoval gel directly into the vagina, metronidazole can destroy the bacteria at the site of infection) wit are inn sure why liduvat vaginal get has been prescribed for you, ask your doctor. Your doctor may still want you to use Zidoval vaginal gel. Before using Zidoval gel, you may also wish to discuss with your doctor or pharmacist whether you may consume alcohol while using this product.

Ziagen contains abacavir (which is also an active ingredient in medicines such as Kivexa and Trizivir). Some people who take abacavir may develop a hypersensitivity reaction (a serious allergic reaction), which can be life-threatening if they continue to take abacavir.

Zeffix belongs to a group of medicines called antivirals. It is used for the treatment of hepatitis B virus infection. Hepatitis B is a virus which infects the liver, and leads to liver damage. Zeffix can be used in people whose liver is damaged but still functions (compensated liver disease) and in people whose liver is damaged and does not function normally (decompensated liver disease).

Xigris is very similar to a protein that occurs naturally in your blood. This protein helps to control blood clotting and inflammation. When your body has a severe infection, clots can form in your blood.

Wellvone is used to treat a lung infection called Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) in people who cannot take the medicine co-trimoxazole. This disease is caused by an organism called Pneumocystis jiroveci (which used to be called Pneumocystis carinii).