Vaidyaनमः
आयुर्वेद में 3 प्रकार के देशों का वर्णन मिलता है। आज हम इन्हीं पर विस्तार से चर्चा करेंगे। देशों के बारे में बात करने से पहले यह जान लेते है कि देश भेद (Desh bhed) जानने की क्या आवश्यता है:- देश भेद जानने की आवश्यता :- यस्य देशस्य यो जन्तुस्तज्जं तस्यौषधं हितम् । देशादन्यत्र वसतस्तत्तुल्यगुणमौषधम्।। […]
INTRODUCTION Laxatives are drugs that promote evacuation of bowels. A distinction is sometimes made according to the intensity of action. (a) Laxative or aperient: milder action, elimination of soft but formed stools. (b) Purgative or cathartic: stronger action resulting in more fluid evacuation. Many drugs in low doses act as laxative and in larger doses […]
Introduction An Anti diuretic is a substance that helps to control fluid balance in an human’s body by reducing urination or opposing diuresis. Its effects are opposite that of a diuretic. Anti Diuretic Drugs :- Antidiuretic hormone (ADH, Vasopressin), Desmopressin, Lypressin, Terlipressin Thiazide diuretics, Amiloride. Miscellaneous: Indomethacin, Chlorpropamide, Carbamazepine. 1. ANTI DIURETIC HORMONE (Argenine Vasopressin-AVP) […]
An Antihypertensive is a drug used to treat high Blood Pressure. Introduction :- How does Antihypertensive drugs work in the body? Ans– Many Antihypertensive drugs have their primary action on systemic vascular resistance. Some of these drugs produce vasodilation by interfering with sympathetic adrenergic vascular tone (sympatholytics) or by blocking the formation of angiotensin II […]
Introduction A diuretic is any substance that promotes diuresis, the increased production of urine. All diuretics increase the excretion of water from bodies. Such as vasopressin (Antidiuretic Hormone), is an agent or drug which reduces the excretion of water in urine. Mechanism of action First, they effectively reduce blood pressure. Thiazide diuretics are secreted from […]
Introduction Diarrhoea is too frequent, often too precipitate passage of poorly formed stools. It is defined by WHO as 3 or more loose or watery stools in a 24 hour period. It occurs due to passage of excess water in faeces. This may be due to: Decreased electrolyte and water absorption. Increased secretion by intestinal […]
Emesis Vomiting occurs due to stimulation of the emetic (vomiting) centre situated in the medulla oblongata. Antiemetic Antiemetic drugs are types of chemicals that help to cure symptoms of nausea or vomiting. This may also be used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by other medications, frequent motion sickness, infection, or stomach flu. Work These […]
Definition An “Anaesthetic” is a drug used to induce temporary loss of sensation or awareness. They may be divided into two broad classes :- General Anaesthetics= which result in a reversible loss of consciousness. Local Anaesthetics= which cause a reversible loss of sensation for a limited region of the body without necessarily affecting consciousness. Anaesthetics […]
Introduction of General Anaesthesia General Anaesthetics (GAs) are drugs which produce reversible loss of all sensation and consciousness. Cardinal Features Loss of all sensation,especially pain Sleep (unconsciousness) Immobility and muscle relaxation Abolition of somatic and autonomic reflexes In the modern practice combination of inhaled and i.v. drugs is used. Mode of Administration Drugs given to […]
sedative or transquilliser These are the substance that induces sedation (sleep) by reducing irritability or excitement. They are CNS depressants and interact with brain activity. hypnotic or soporific Hypnotic or soporific drugs, commonly known as sleeping pills. These are a class of psychoactive drugs whose primary function is to induce sleep and to be used […]