TDP

Radiology Preparations IOHEXOL: Indications: It is an X-ray contrast medium for use in adults and children for cardioangiography, arteriography, urography, phlebography and CT-enhancement. Lumbar, thoracic, cervical […]

General anaesthesia Several different types of drug are given together during general anaesthesia. Anaesthesia is induced with either a volatile drug given by inhalation or with […]

Local anaesthesia Local anaesthetic drugs act by causing a reversible block to conduction along nerve fibres. The drugs used vary widely in their potency, toxicity, duration […]

Emergency treatment of poisoning   Prevention of absorption Given by mouth, activated charcoal can bind many poisons in the gastro­intestinal system, thereby reducing their absorption. The […]

Skin Cleansers and Antiseptics

Sunscreens and camouflagers HYDROQUINONE: Indications: indicated for the gradual bleaching of hyperpigmented skin such as chloasma, melasma, freckles and other unwanted areas of melanin hyperpigmentation. Contraindications: […]

Shampoos and other preparations for  scalp and hair conditions Dandruff is considered to be a mild form of seborrhoeic dermatitis. Shampoos containing antimicrobial agents may have […]

Vaccines, Antisera & Diagnostic agents   VACCINES & Antisera   BCG VACCINE (intradermal): Indications: Active immunisation against tuberculosis. Contraindications: Febrile illness, impaired immunity, widespread malignancy, tuberculin […]

  Antibacterial preparations Although there are a great many antibacterial drugs presented in topical preparations some are potentially hazardous and frequently their use is not necessary […]