Combination of enmetazobactam, invented by scientists associated with Chennai-based pharma firm Orchid Pharma in 2008, and antibiotic cefipime is used to treat severe bacterial infection.
Findings published in Lancet based on ICMR data collected from 14 states. Study to help monitor anti-microbial resistance & tailor region-specific treatment plans, researchers say.
Monocef, a popular brand of the drug, has been among top-selling medicines these last few months. Ceftriaxone is ‘watch’ antibiotic, with high potential for antimicrobial resistance.
Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
This is a global threat and in countries like India where people are just not aware about how abusing anti microbial drugs can lead to this threat of drug resistant bacteria which only makes the society more vulnerable.
As the economy grows, more people will become dependent on such medicines. Generally I don’t promote “alternative treatments” but for simple cough or fever, please stick to Ayurveda.
Btw I have no issues with alternative treatments like Ayurveda but it cannot be the lone option for treating serious illnesses. Ayurveda is a better lifestyle choice than a treatment option.
This is a global threat and in countries like India where people are just not aware about how abusing anti microbial drugs can lead to this threat of drug resistant bacteria which only makes the society more vulnerable.
As the economy grows, more people will become dependent on such medicines. Generally I don’t promote “alternative treatments” but for simple cough or fever, please stick to Ayurveda.
Btw I have no issues with alternative treatments like Ayurveda but it cannot be the lone option for treating serious illnesses. Ayurveda is a better lifestyle choice than a treatment option.