Decoding safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of Molnupiravir Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli4 Feb 2022 11:56 AM ISTMolnupiravir is a prodrug of active antiviral ribonucleoside analog b-D-N4-hydroxycytidine (NHC; EIDD-1931), with the potential to treat infections...
Faropenem: Decoding the Therapeutic Potential in Acute Bacterial Sinusitis Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 Feb 2022 12:30 PM ISTBacterial Sinusitis in Indian Practice SettingsAcute bacterial sinusitis (ABS) - defined as inflammation or infection of the mucosa of the nasal...
Prevent Misdiagnosis of Allergic Rhinitis: Understand its difference from common cold Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 Feb 2022 9:45 AM ISTAllergic Rhinitis (AR) and Common cold share some common symptoms even though they are two different diseases, which lead to misdiagnosis of the...
Quick Review: Effectiveness of REGEN-COV antibody cocktail against B.1.617.2 (delta) variant of SARS-CoV-2 Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 Feb 2022 12:34 PM ISTCasirivimab plus imdevimab antibody cocktail (REGEN-COV) has been shown to reduce viral load and prevent symptomatic disease in household contacts of...
Understanding the Management of COVID-19 with Dr GC Khilnani Dr. Nandita Mohan31 Jan 2022 12:30 PM ISTDespite India crossing yet another milestone of 150 crore mark of vaccinations, the Covid-19 cases are on the rise though the positivity rate is ...
Levodopa-Induced Dyskinesia in Parkinson's disease: Amantadine to Sheath the Double-edged Sword Dr. Nupur Rajoria31 Jan 2022 10:47 AM ISTParkinson's disease (PD) is a movement disorder and the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in adults over the age of 60 years (1). India is...
Clinical Utility of Doxycycline in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Infections: Review of Indian Experience Dr Suresh Ade29 Jan 2022 12:03 PM ISTChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease affecting the pulmonary airways with inflammation; pathologically characterized by its...
Battling Lower Respiratory Tract Infections: Scope of Levofloxacin Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Jan 2022 10:27 AM ISTFluoroquinolones are highly effective antibiotics with many advantageous pharmacokinetic properties including high oral bioavailability, a large...
Molnupiravir (MK-4482/EIDD-2801) inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication in Syrian Hamster Model Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 Jan 2022 11:04 AM ISTAn effective antiviral against SARS-CoV-2 that could be administered orally for use following high-risk exposure would be of substantial benefit in...
Review: The complex liaison of Nicotine and Diabetes and role of NRT Dr. Shivi Kataria24 Jan 2022 11:45 AM ISTSmoking tobacco has been linked with diabetes for the last two decades backed by sound research data. The detrimental effects of cigarette smoking on...
Revisiting the need for Early management of Influenza: Role of Oseltamivir Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli20 Jan 2022 11:33 AM ISTInfluenza, commonly known as flu, is a contagious viral infection caused mainly due to influenza viruses A and B (1). It usually attacks the...
Understanding Monoclonal Antibody in Treatment of Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19 Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli18 Jan 2022 12:45 PM ISTHospitalized COVID-19 patients reported having high mortality rates (10-30%). Casirivimab and imdevimab antibody cocktail (REGEN-COV®) are authorized...
