In this essay we will discuss about the drugs that are used for the treatment of worm infestations. 1. Drugs Used to Treat Threadworm/(Pinworm, Enterobius Vermicularis) Infestations: These worms live in the caecal region and the females migrate to anus, where they lay eggs and cause intense itching. The scratching of the area leads to infection of the hand with [...]
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 [...]
In this essay we will discuss about the drugs used for treating the diseases of endocrine system. Essay # 1. Insulin and Oral Antidiabetic Drugs: Insulin is a protein hormone produced by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas gland. It plays a key role in the regulation of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism. Lack of [...]