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  🔍 What Are Antibiotics? Antibiotics aisi dawaaiyaan hoti hain jo bacteria ko maar ya rok deti hain. Yeh human body ke andar bacteria ke infection se ladti hain — jaise pneumonia, skin infection, sore throat (agar bacterial ho), urinary tract infection, etc. 💡 Note: Antibiotics sirf bacteria ko maarte hain, viruses (like flu, cold, COVID-19) par kaam nahi karte. 🧬 How Do Antibiotics Work? Antibiotics 2 tareeqon se kaam karti hain: Bacteria ko maar dena – (Bactericidal) Example: Penicillin – bacteria ke cell wall tod kar usay khatam kar deti hai. Bacteria ko barhne se rok dena – (Bacteriostatic) Example: Tetracycline – bacteria ko multiply karne se rokta hai. 🧪 Generations of Antibiotics Antibiotics ko unki nayi development aur activity range ke basis par generations mein divide kiya gaya hai — khas kar cephalosporins ke liye: Generation Coverage Example 1st Gen Gram-positive Cephalexin 2nd Gen Gram+ and few Gram- Cefuroxime 3rd Gen Broad-spectrum C...

  What is Metronidazole (Flagyl)? Metronidazole ek antibiotic medicine hai jo bacterial aur parasitic infections ke liye use hoti hai. Ye khas tor par pet ke infection, dental infection, vaginal infections aur diarrhea (amoebiasis) me effective hoti hai. Isay aksar brand name “ Flagyl ” ke tor par jana jata hai. Available Forms: Tablets: 200mg, 400mg Syrup/Suspension: 200mg/5ml Injection: 500mg/100ml Vaginal gel & cream Alternatives of Metronidazole (Flagyl): Agar Flagyl available na ho to aap same ingredient wali ye alternatives use kar sakte hain (doctor ki salah ke sath): Brand Name Strength Form Metrozine 200mg / 400mg Tablet Metone 400mg Tablet Neo-Metronidazole 400mg Tablet Anazol 200mg / 400mg Tablet Amridazole 200mg / 400mg Tablet Metrin 500mg/100ml IV Infusion Zidoval 0.75% Vaginal Gel 📌 Note: In sab me active ingredient "Metronidazole" hota hai — brand bas alag hota hai. Uses / Istemaal: Amoebic dysentery (amoebiasis) Giardiasis...

What are Emergency Contraceptive Pills (ECP)? ECP is a contraceptive medicine for people who have ovaries. It is used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex — such as in cases where a condom was not used or it broke. Sometimes it is called the “morning-after pill.” It should be taken within 4 to 5 days of sexual activity. 👉 ECP is not an abortion pill and does not harm an existing pregnancy or fetus. How Does ECP Work? ECP is a strong hormonal dose that works in 3 ways: Stops the ovaries from releasing an egg (ovulation) Thins the lining of the uterus If fertilization has occurred, it may prevent the egg from attaching to the uterus When Should You Take ECP? The earlier the better! The effectiveness depends on how soon you take it: ✅ Within 24 hours → 95% effective ✅ Within 48 hours → 85% effective ✅ Within 72 hours → 58% effective ⏳ Must be taken within 5 days (120 hours) of unprotected sex After taking ECP, periods usually come within 1 to 3 w...