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In most of the cases, anti tussives are combined with mucolytics, mucokinetics and anti histamines (sedatives, anticholinergics are combined as … Read More »
Purgatives and Laxatives
Laxatives Laxatives are milder in action and deal with evacuation of rectum. With use of laxatives, there is elimination of … Read More »
Anti Diarrhoeal Drugs
Some Patho-Physiological Aspects Of Diarrhea Diarrhea means differently to different people. Definition Frequent and excessive loss of fluid and electrolytes … Read More »
Anti Emetics
Vomiting Vomiting center is located in the lateral reticular formation of medulla (M1, H1, 5HT3, NK1 and others are involved). … Read More »
Anti Asthmatic Drugs
Asthma is most common respiratory tract infection. It is the reversible obstruction of large and small airways. Pathophysiology Bronchial asthma … Read More »
Antihistamines
Histamine Chemical Messenger having a wide range of cellular responses, causing allergies, inflammatory reactions, increased gastric acid secretion, acting as … Read More »
Locally Acting Drugs
Locally acting drugs are applied onto the skin and sometimes on mucous membranes, the benefits include: Concentration of drug at … Read More »
Drug Interactions
Drug interactions may create alarming situations. In most cases, monotherapy is preferred but sometimes drugs need to be given in … Read More »
Drug Treatment of Glaucoma
Glaucoma is from Greek word “Glaukoma” meaning clouded or blue green hue. Glaucoma is a group of diseases characterized by … Read More »
Drug Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder. IgG antibodies are formed which start cross-reacting against body tissues, mainly synovial membranes and … Read More »