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  Mucor mycosis, or black fungus, among those infected with or recovered from Covid-19 in hospitals across India, has added to the medical community's woes. Mucor mycosis is a serious but rare fungal infection caused by a group of moulds called 'Mucoromycetes'. Mucoromycetes live throughout the environment and is ubiquitous in nature. It can affect areas from where it can be inhaled—through the nose/ sinus/ lungs. If it enters from a wound or skin, then it can cause local infection, but if it enters from the sinus, it can affect the eyes and the brain. Poor control of diabetes is the biggest cause for the rising numbers, especially post-Covid. WHAT IS BLACK FUNGUS?                  Black fungus, also known as Mucor mycosis, is a rare but dangerous infection.  Black fungus  is caused by getting into contact with fungus spores in the environment. It can also form in the skin after the fungus enters through a cut, scrape, burn, or...

  Introduction: Covifor 100mg Injection is an approved drug in adult and pediatric patients (12 years of age and older, at least weighing 40 kg) for the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) requiring hospitalization. It will only be given to patients who have pneumonia, and need extra oxygen to help them breathe, but who are not on artificial ventilation.  This injection should be administered only in a hospital or healthcare setting capable of providing acute care. Inform your physician if you are taking theophylline, midazolam, chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine or pitavastatin as Covifor 100mg Injection may affect the way these medicines work. Common side effects include nausea and liver disorders. Covifor Injection Uses  (100 mg):  Treatment of COVID-19 in patients above the age of 12 requiring hospitalization.   How Covifor 100mg Injection works:  Covifor 100mg Injection is an inhibitor of the SARS-CoV-2 RNA-dependent RNA polyme...

  Introduction: Apigat 2.5mg  tablet contains the active ingredient Apixaban. This medicine is used to treat and prevent blood clots in patients with various conditions. Before you start treatment with this medicine, tell your doctor if there are any bleeding disorders, bleeding currently, or a blood clot. Inform your doctor if there are any conditions that could cause blood clots, such as a liver disease or immune disorder. If you have an allergy to Apixaban, do not take this medication. Uses of Apigat 2.5mg tablets: Adults can use Apigat 2.5mg tablets for: Deep vein thrombosis is: To prevent blood from clotting after hip or knee replacement surgery Patients with irregular heartbeats (atrial fibrillation) are advised to prevent blood clots from forming. Systemic embolism can be caused by blood clots that travel to the brain. Stroke can lead to death. Pulmonary embolism is the treatment of blood clots within your lungs.   How Apigat 2.5mg tablets work: The ...