After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Chemistry of Insulin 2. Biosynthesis of Insulin and Regulation of its Secretion 3. Physio-Pharmacologic Actions of Insulin 4. Deficiency of Insulin 5. Preparations, their Peak Hours, Duration of Action and Doses 6. Clinical Applications. Chemistry of Insulin: Insulin is a polyptide with a molecular wt. of about 6000. It consists 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 [...]