Fluarix

What is Fluarix? Influenza Vaccine, Inactivated/Whole Virion (Fluarix) is an injectable vaccine used to protect against four different strains of the flu virus. It contains inactivated whole viruses that cannot cause infection but still stimulate the body’s immune system to produce antibodies and provide immunity against influenza. The vaccine is recommended for individuals six months of age and older who have not previously been vaccinated with Fluarix or similar vaccines, and it should be administered annually to maintain immunity....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · Michael Henderson

FluBlok

What is FluBlok? Flublok is an intramuscular vaccine indicated for the prevention of influenza A (H1N1) in individuals 18 years and older. It contains an inactivated, recombinant hemagglutinin protein derived from the H1N1 virus strain. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends FluBlok as a non-influenza-containing seasonal influenza vaccine alternative during times when egg-based vaccines are scarce or difficult to obtain. What is FluBlok used for? FluBlok (Influenza Virus Vaccine, Inactivated) is an injectable vaccine designed to protect against influenza or the flu....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · Michael Henderson

Flucelvax

What is Flucelvax? Fluzone (Intramuscular) / Flucelvax QCV (combined) contains the inactivated viruses of three influenza A/B virus strains and two influenza B virus strains. This vaccine is designed to protect against seasonal flu by stimulating the body’s immune response to fight specific types of influenza viruses. What is Flucelvax used for? Flucelvax, also known as Influenza Vaccine (Inactivated, Recombinant), is a vaccine medication developed by Novartis. It is used to protect against seasonal influenza caused by the flu virus....

October 3, 2024 · 3 min · Michael Henderson

Flucloxacillin

What is Flucloxacillin? Flucloxacillin is an oral, broad-spectrum antibiotic belonging to the penicillin class. It has bactericidal activity against beta-lactamase producing and non-producing strains of gram-positive bacteria. Flucloxacillin is used in the treatment of infections such as pneumonia, cellulitis, erysipelas, and osteomyelitis caused by susceptible organisms. What is Flucloxacillin used for? Flucloxacillin, also known as Floxapen or Flucloxacillin Sodium, is an antibiotic medication that belongs to the class of beta-lactamase-resistant penicillins....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · Michael Henderson

Flucloxacillin-sodium

What is Flucloxacillin-sodium? Flucloxacillin-sodium (also known as Flucloxacillin sodium salt) is an antibiotic belonging to the penicillin class. It has a broad spectrum of activity against Gram-positive bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus species. The addition of “sodium” in its name indicates that it is the sodium salt of the antibiotic flucloxacillin. As a member of the oxacillin subgroup within the penicillins, Flucloxacillin-sodium has strong activity against beta-lactamase-producing strains, making it effective against resistant bacterial infections....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · Michael Henderson