Tag: antibiotics

Researchers have identified exposure to cadmium as a reason for Salmonella becoming resistant to antibiotics and have deciphered how cadmium affects the bacteria.......................

As a result of the termination, the Indian drug maker has regained worldwide rights to DFA-02, and is currently evaluating its options to take the programme forward...………..

As part of this partnership, C-CAMP will provide business, technical and ancillary support to CARB-X funded 'fighting drug resistant bacteria' focused R&D projects as well potential grantees...…….....

The fluoroquinolones class of antibiotics that are commonly used to treat illnesses such as respiratory and urinary tract infections have been red flagged by the USFDA but are still available in hundreds of generic forms in India...…………...

While Oxytocin formulations ban would come into effect from 1st July 2018, only the public sector unit, Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Ltd (KAPL) has been allowed to manufacture the drug for domestic use only............

The new method uses magnetic nanoparticles coupled with antibodies. In tests, it was found that over 65 percent bacteria cells got bound to nanoparticles within 30 minutes...............

The appropriate use of antibiotics often called antibiotic stewardship can help preserve the effectiveness of current antibiotics, extend their lifespan and protect the people from antibiotic-resistant infections, writes Dr Ambanna Gowda, Consultant, Internal Medicine and Diabetologist, Fortis Hospitals, Bangalore....................

The findings from a study highlight serious hurdles for controlling antimicrobial resistance in India, which has among the highest antibiotic consumption rates and sales in the world..............

While the amendments to Food Safety & Standards (Contaminants, Toxins & Residues) Regulations, 2011 have been notified by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, it has further sought objections and suggestions from the stakeholders..............

The report identifies factors driving antibiotic resistance and maps the current research in the country............