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An Exploring Pharmacological Interventions for Endometritis: A Comprehensive Overview

Srinivas G., Ramanjaneyulu D. V., Muralinath E., Guruprasad M., Sravani Pragna K., Manjari P., Sony Sharlet E., T. Nikhil, V.Yaswanth Sai, D. Kusuma Latha, R. Faith Rani, P. Megha Varna

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Endometritis is a medical condition manifested by inflammation of the endometrium, the inner lining of the uterus. This inflammatory condition can lead to many factors such as bacterial infections following childbirth, miscarriage or certain medical procedures. Generally used antibiotics for endometritis include ceftriaxone, clindamycin and doxycycline Cepalospoin and ceftriaxone is very effective against broad spectrum of bacteria. It stops the bacterial cell wall synthesis and decrease the bacterial growth. Clindamycin is effective especially against anaerobic bacteria and a very few gram-positive cocci. It stops bacterial proton synthesis and disrupts the growth of infections agents. Non steroidal anti_ inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are generally used to decrease pain and decrease inflammation also associated with endonetritis. A very few drugs namely ibuprofen and diclofenac perform. By preventing enzymes essential for prostaglandin synthesis, thereby decreases pain as well as inflammation. Finally, it is concluded that the management of endometritis involves a multi-dimensional approach, often combining antibiotics, anti inflammatory drugs, hormonal therapy and immuno_ modulators.


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