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 [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Purpose of Anaesthesia 2. History of Anaesthesia 3. Characteristics of an ideal Anaesthetic 4. Clinical Stages of Anaesthesia 5. Preparation of Patient for Anaesthesia 6. General Consideration in Selection of Anaesthetics. Purpose of Anaesthesia: Anaesthesia is a reversible process by which loss of sensation in a body part or in the [...]
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 [...]