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Introduction Antiseptic is an antimicrobial substance which is applied to living tissue/skin to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction. They are generally distinguished from antibiotics by the latter ability to safely destroy bacteria within the body, and from disinfectants, which destroy microorganisms found on non-living objects. Some antiseptics are true germicides, capable of […]
Introduction Definition– Anticancer drug, also called antineoplastic drug, any drug that is effective in the treatment of malignant, or cancerous, disease. There are several major classes of anticancer drugs; these include alkylating agents, antimetabolites, natural products, and hormones. The anticancer drugs either kill cancer cells or modify their growth. However, selectivity of majority of drugs […]
Antibiotics are substances which are derived from one microorganism in order to kill another microorganism. Antibiotics are effective against bacterial, fungal and parasitic infections. But, antibiotics are not helpful against viral infections. Pathogenic bacteria can be killed by synthetic components at low concentration. Examples: Ampicillin and amoxicillin. Penicillin :- Penicillin was the first antibiotic to […]
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 […]
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 […]