In this essay we will discuss about the drugs used for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). 1. NSAIDs: NSAIDs are used as the initial therapy for RA and as an adjunct to DMARDs to provide symptomatic relief for pain and inflammation. They do not prevent the degenerative changes and tissue damage responsible for the deformity. 2. Glucocorticoids: Glucocorticoids are [...]
In this essay we will discuss about the drugs used for the treatment of gout. The drugs are: 1. NSAIDs 2. Glucocorticoids 3. Colchicine 4. Allopurinol 5. Uricosuric Drugs. Drug # 1. NSAIDs: NSAIDs are the treatment of choice for acute gout due to ease of administration and low toxicity. Indometacin is very effective in relieving pain of acute gouty [...]
The management of patients with acute poisoning has become increasingly important in recent years. Acute poisoning is common in suicide cases, in children and due to consumption of illicit liquor and to a lesser extent due to accidental overdose of a drug. Nonspecific measures such as maintenance of vital functions and removal and elimination of poisons and specific measures as [...]