Here is a list of seven main hormones found in animals. They are: 1. Progestins 2. Antiprogestins 3. Luteolytics 4. Thyroid Hormones 5. Parathormone 6. Calcitonin 7. Insulin. Hormone # 1. Progestins: Progesterone is naturally secreted from corpus luteum. It is also secreted from Placental cells in some species like horse, sheep, dog and cat but not from those of [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the various drugs acting on urogenital system. Diuretics: These are drugs or agents that increase the volume of urine. Indications: (i) In the treatment of oedema due to cardiac failure. (ii) Renal disease (Nephrotic syndrome) (ii) Cirrhosis of the liver. (iii) In the treatment of hypertension (thiazides) Classification: 1. High efficacy diuretics: [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the various drugs acting on respiratory system. Expectorants: (Mucokinetic agents/Brochomucotropic drugs): Are the drugs which increase respiratory secretions or sputum volume and reduce the viscosity of sputum. The word expectorant comes from a Latin word "expectorare" which means to derive from chest. Cough: Cough may be of two types: (i) Less frequent [...]