This article throws light upon the five major factors modifying drug effect and dosage. The factors are: 1. Physiological Factors 2. Genetic Factors 3. Pathological Factors 4. Environmental Factors 5. Therapeutic Factors. Factor # 1. Physiological Factors: i. Species: Absolute dose of a drug varies with species as different species are of different sizes, and the amount of drug has [...]
This article will guide you to learn about how to write a prescription. Also learn about the format of prescription writing. Prescription Writing: A prescription is an order to a pharmacist by a clinician to prepare and dispense or sell the preparation to a patient or to an animal owner. It is a legally recognised document and clinician is held [...]
This article throws light upon the seven main theories of general anaesthesia. The theories are: 1. Lipid Theory 2. Surface Tension Theory (Adsorption Theory) 3. Cell Permeability Theory 4. Neuro Physiological Theory 5. Colloidal Theory 6. Physical Theory 7. Biochemical Theories. 1. Lipid Theory: This theory was advanced by Meyer (1899,1901) and Overton (1901). This theory propose that there is [...]