Durga used in respiratory infection, sore throat,...

Created on: May 20, 2025

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Durga used in respiratory infection, sore throat, gas bloating, diarrhea, constipation, fever, back pain, give both iv and normal dose and tell what are the antibiotics used and their dose, and headache, what's whatsvthe headache called when we see lights we have headache and throbbing pain headache

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Here's a detailed explanation of your query, including:

  1. "Durga" usage and conditions treated
  2. Antibiotics commonly used for those conditions
  3. Dosage (both IV and oral where applicable)
  4. Headache with visual symptoms

1. "Durga" Usage in Infections and Other Conditions

There is no known medicine named "Durga" recognized in medical pharmacology. It might be:

  • A brand name or herbal remedy not widely documented in standard medical references
  • A misinterpretation or typo of another drug name (e.g., Dura brands, like Duracef = cefadroxil)

Please confirm or clarify the exact medication name.


2. Common Antibiotics Used for Listed Symptoms

Below are standard antibiotics used for the listed infections and symptoms. Specific prescriptions depend on clinical assessment.

A. Respiratory Infections & Sore Throat

  • Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid (Augmentin):
    • Oral: 625 mg TID for 7 days
    • IV: 1.2 g every 8 hours
  • Azithromycin (esp. if penicillin allergy):
    • Oral: 500 mg on day 1, then 250 mg daily for 4 days
  • Ceftriaxone (for more serious infections):
    • IV: 1–2 g once daily

B. Diarrhea, Gas, Bloating

  • Ciprofloxacin + Tinidazole (if infectious gastroenteritis suspected):
    • Oral: 500 mg ciprofloxacin + 600 mg tinidazole BID for 5 days
  • Metronidazole (for suspected amoebiasis/giardiasis):
    • Oral: 400 mg TID for 5–7 days

C. Constipation & Gas Bloating

  • Usually not treated with antibiotics unless there's an infection.
  • Treatment involves fiber supplements, laxatives, probiotics.

D. Fever with Suspected Infection

  • Empirical treatment with:
    • Ceftriaxone IV: 1–2 g once daily
    • Paracetamol for symptomatic fever control

E. Back Pain

  • If infectious (e.g., spinal TB), treated with antitubercular drugs.
  • If musculoskeletal: NSAIDs like ibuprofen or diclofenac

3. Headache with Light Sensitivity and Throbbing Pain

This is classically described as a migraine with aura.

Migraine Features:

  • Aura: Seeing flashing lights, zigzag lines, visual disturbances before headache
  • Throbbing pain, often one-sided
  • Associated symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, photophobia, phonophobia

Treatment Options:

  • Acute relief:
    • Paracetamol 500–1000 mg or NSAIDs (ibuprofen 400–600 mg)
    • Triptans: Sumatriptan 50–100 mg at onset
  • Preventive (for frequent attacks):
    • Propranolol, topiramate, amitriptyline, or botox in chronic migraine

Summary Table

ConditionLikely AntibioticsOral DoseIV Dose
Respiratory infectionAmoxicillin-clavulanic acid625 mg TID1.2 g q8h
Diarrhea (infective)Ciprofloxacin + Tinidazole500+600 mg BIDRarely IV unless severe
Sore ThroatAzithromycin (if allergy)500 mg then 250 mg x 4 daysNot common IV
Fever (empirical)CeftriaxoneNot used orally1–2 g daily
Back pain (if infection)Depends on causeAntitubercular if TB
MigraineNot antibioticsSumatriptan 50–100 mgInjectable triptan if severe

Please clarify:

  • Do you mean “Durga” as a drug brand or Ayurvedic remedy?
  • Would you like a downloadable treatment chart?
  • Do you want herbal/alternative options for any symptoms?

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