After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Anthelmintic Need 2. General Mode of Action of Anthelmintics 3. Properties of Ideal Anthelmintics 4. Classification. Anthelmintic Need: We know that parasitic infestation in animals makes them anaemic and weak. They can interfere with the growth of young ones. Parasitic infestation in lactating animals generally decreases milk yield. As a whole, [...]
This article provides a note on the antiseptics and disinfectants. History: Use of antiseptics and disinfectants evolved from the ancient Egyptian process of embalming. The Egyptian and other ancient people used various concoctions such as volatile oil, wines, vinegars, honey, balsam etc. as embalming. Persian required water to be stored in bright copper vessels. Salting, smoking and spicing the foods [...]
This article provides a note on anti cancerous drugs. Definition: Neo (Greek) mean new or plus and plasm mean growth. Neoplasm represents a pathologic over growth of tissue formed as a result of abnormal excessive, uncoordinated, autonomous and purposeless proliferation of cells which competes for metabolic substances with normal cells. Anti cancer drugs are agents that are used to kill/modify [...]