Emetics – Mechanism of action, Indications, Contraindication, Adverse effects and Drug interactions
Emetics Emetics are the drugs which produce vomiting. Mechanism of action They stimulate the chemoreceptor trigger zone and gastric mucosa …
Laxatives/Purgatives – Mechanism of action, Indications, Contraindication, Adverse effects and Drug interactions
Laxatives/Purgatives These drugs are combinedly knows as purgatives, which includes laxatives and cathartics these drugs are used to overcome …
Antacids – Mechanism of action, Indications, Contraindication, Adverse effects and Drug interactions
Antacids They act by neutralizing Gastric acid in the stomach. Mechanism of action They achieve their effects by neutralizing …
Drug Acting on G.I. System – Cholinergic, Anticholinergics
Drug Acting on G.I. System Cholinergic Anticholinergics Proton pump inhibitors Antiemetics Emetics Purgatives Antacids Fluid and Electrolyte therapy Antidiarrheals Histamines …
Proton pump inhibitors – Mechanism of action, Indications, Contraindication, Adverse effects and Drug interactions
Proton pump inhibitors These agents are used in patient with peptic ulcers (who have failed to respond H2 Blocker). Mechanism …
Antidiarrheals – Mechanism of action, Indications, Contraindication, Adverse effects and Drug interactions
Antidiarrheals Drug used to control diarrhoea is called antidiarrheal drugs. Mechanism of action Antidiarrheals active opioids receptor in G.I. tract …
Histamines (Histamine Receptors Antagonist/H2 Blockers)
Histamines (Histamine Receptors Antagonist/H2 Blockers) They are also called as h2 Antagonists. These agents block the action of histamine, thus …
Antiemetics Drugs – Classification, Mechanism of action, Indications, Contraindication, Adverse effects and Drug interactions
Antiemetics Antiemetics are the Drugs which prevents or control the Vomiting/Nausea. Classification 5HT3 Antagonists – Ondansetron, Granisetron, Dolasetron. Prokinetics …
Prescription – Part, Types, Handling, Care and Labeling
Prescription Prescription Prescription is an order written by a physician, dentist, veterinarian or a registered medical practitioner (RMP) to a …
Tissue culture
Tissue culture Tissue culture as a technique was first used almost 100 years ago to elucidate some of the most …