Madhumathi Palaniappan's Profile

B.Pharm

Madhumathi Palaniappan

Madhu, an alumni of Madras Medical College writes on drugs and handles the drug section on Medindia. Her long term dream and desire is to become an entrepreneur in the Pharma field.

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Human Nose Yields New Antibiotic for Bacterial Infections

Human Nose Yields New Antibiotic for Bacterial Infections

New bacteria from the human nose produces a new antibiotic compound ‘lugdunin’, for the treatment of MRSA infections.

Health In Focus
Gabapentin Medication Requires Standard Drug Monitoring Protocols

Gabapentin Medication Requires Standard Drug Monitoring Protocols

Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant agent which requires standard drug monitoring protocols to avoid drug abuse and misuse of prescriptions.

Health In Focus
'Generic' Version of Biologics Appear to be Similar to Their Brand-Name Analogues

'Generic' Version of Biologics Appear to be Similar to Their Brand-Name Analogues

Biologics are produced from living cells and natural sources. ‘Generic’ biologics were found to be comparable with their brand-name counterparts.

Health In Focus
New Insights into HIV Vaccine Development

New Insights into HIV Vaccine Development

Immune system of HIV-infected people produces neutralizing antibodies against infection after several years.

Health In Focus
Interaction of Antibiotics with Dairy Products

Interaction of Antibiotics with Dairy Products

Antibiotics like tetracyclines and fluoroquinolones used in the treatment of bacterial infections interact mainly with dairy products and lead to adverse side effects.

Disease & Condition