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Ergot Derivatives Bromocriptine Most important and commonly used derivative of ergot alkaloid. Mechanism of Action Same as that of levo … Read More »
Peripheral DOPA Decarboxylase Inhibitors and Dopamine Releasing Drugs
Peripheral DOPA decarboxylase inhibitors Most of the DOPA is decarboxylated peripherally, only 1-5% enters the brain. To counter peripheral decarboxylation, … Read More »
Levo Dopa -Mechanism of Action, Pharmacological Effects, Uses and Adverse Effects
Parkinson’s disease is chronic progressive disease, only symptoms can be treated. As time passes, since it is progressive, ultimately complete … Read More »
Drugs Used in Parkinsonism -An Introduction
Parkinson’s disease/Parkinsonism Disease of old people after about 60 years of age. 1 in 200 elderly are affected. Mainly due … Read More »
Catalase Test -Principle, Procedure and Interpretations
It is a basic test to differentiate between Staphylococci and Streptococci. Both are gram positive cocci. Principle Catalase is produced … Read More »
Urine Routine Examination
Urine routine examination is described under the following headings: Collection of Sample Collect early morning, mid-stream urine in a wide … Read More »
Stool Routine Examination
A large number of normal intestinal flora is greatly influenced by diet. The microorganisms which form part of this normal … Read More »
Motility Test -Methods, Procedures and Importance
Motility test is useful for identification of bacteria which possess similar biochemical reactions. Following methods are used for doing the … Read More »
Oxidase Test -Principle, Procedure and Interpretations
Principle This test depends on the presence of cytochrome oxidase in bacteria that will catalyze the transport of electrons between … Read More »
Identification of Bacteria
Four basic tests are used for identifying bacteria in the lab, these include: 1. Determination of Morphology Gram stain (or … Read More »
