July 2, 2017

Drugs For Hepatic Disorders

SILYMARIN: Indications: acute hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty degeneration, prophylaxis and treatment of toxin drug induced liver disorders. Dose and Administration: 3-6 tablets daily on divided doses (210mg-420mg)
July 1, 2017

Drugs for Arrhythmias

Supraventricualr arrhythmias: ADENOSINE: Indications: Conversion to sinus rhythm of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT), including that associated with accessory bypass tracts (Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome). When clinically advisable, appropriate […]
July 1, 2017

Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs

Beta-adrenergic blocking drugs: A class of drugs, also called beta-blockers, that block beta-adrenergic substances such as adrenaline (epinephrine), a key agent in the "sympathetic" portion of the autonomic (involuntary) nervous system.
July 1, 2017

Drugs Affecting Intestinal Secretions

Pepsin, Lipase, Amylase & Protease: Indications: dyspepsia due to gastric, pancreatic, biliary and intestinal dysfunction. Contraindications: hypersensitivity to any ingredient. Dose and Administration: 2 tablets 3 […]
July 1, 2017

Laxatives

Before prescribing laxatives it is important to be sure that the patient is constipated and that the constipation is not secondary to an underlying undiagnosed complaint. […]
July 1, 2017

Diuretics

Diuretics promote the excretion of water and electrolytes by the kidneys. They are used in the treatment of heart failure or in hepatic, renal, or pulmonary disease when salt and water retention has resulted in oedema or ascites. Diuretics are also used, either alone, or in association with other agents, in the treatment of hypertension. The principal groups of diuretics are thiazides, 'Loop' or 'high - ceiling' diuretics، potassium sparing diuretics, osmotic diuretics, Mercurial diuretics and carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.
June 30, 2017

Positive Inotropic Drugs: Cardiac Glycosides

Cardiac glycosides increase the force of myocardial contraction and reduce conductivity within the atrio-ventricular (AV) node. These are most useful in the treatment of supraventricular tachycardias. […]
June 30, 2017

Treatment of Diarrhoea

Antidiarrhoeal agents are used as adjuncts in the symptomatic treatment of diarrhea, although the main aim in the management of acute diarrhoea is the correction of fluid and electrolyte depletion with rehydration therapy;
Treatment of Diarrhoea
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