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Incompatibility of Drugs in Prescription: 3 Types | Pharmacology

This article throws light upon the three main types of incompatibility of drugs in prescription. The types are: 1. Therapeutic (Pharmacological) Incompatibility 2. Chemical Incompatibility 3. Physical Incompatibility. Type # 1. Therapeutic (Pharmacological) Incompatibility: It occurs as a result of antagonistic (opposite) pharmacological effects in the patients or interfere with drug absorption following administration e.g., simultaneous administration of physostigmine and [...]

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Expressing Percentage Concentration in a Drug: 3 Ways

This article throws light upon the three main ways for expressing percentage concentration in a drug. The ways are: 1. Weight in Weight (W/W) 2. Weight in Volume (W/V) 3. Volume in Volume (V/V). Way # 1. Weight in Weight (W/W): This expression is used when solids are mixed with solids e.g. in powders, paste, ointments etc. A 5% w/w [...]

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Adverse Drug Reactions | Pharmacology

Any noxious, undesired and unintended response appearing following prophylactic, diagnostic or therapeutic use of a drug administered at an appropriate dose level and that occurs within a reasonable time frame of administration of the drug is known as an adverse drug reaction. Adverse drug reactions are more commonly observed in human medical practice and such true drug related disorders are [...]

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