Glaucoma is from Greek word “Glaukoma” meaning clouded or blue green hue. Glaucoma is a group of diseases characterized by …

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Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder. IgG antibodies are formed which start cross-reacting against body tissues, mainly synovial membranes and …

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Gout is a disease of purine metabolism, necessary for DNA and RNA synthesis, characterized by: Hyperuricemia Recurrent attacks of acute …

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Apart from Aspirin and Paracetamol, already discussed, following are the important non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: Diflunisal Difluoro phenyl derivative. Because of …

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Recent drug, use started in 1949. Derivative of phenacitin, use of which has been discontinued because of nephrotoxicity. This drug …

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Aspirin is a prototypical drug. Although so many newer drug are available, but it is still the most commonly used …

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There has been purposeful effort to differentiate these from glucocorticoids, as glucocorticoids are the ultimate answer but with huge side …

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Opioid antagonists have no effect when administered alone. When given after a dose of agonist they promptly reverse all of …

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Meperidine (Pethidine) Common name is pethidine. It is a synthetic drug. Is less potent than morphine, binds to kappa receptor. …

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Introduction Analgesia means insensibility to pain. Drugs used in management of pain are known as analgesics. Pain serves the useful …

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