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Chemotherapeutic Agents: Definition and History | Microbiology

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Chemotherapeutic Agents 2. Definition of Chemotherapeutic Agents 3. Short History 4. Groups. Introduction to Chemotherapeutic Agents: For centuries, physicians believed that heroic measures were necessary to save patients from the ravages of infectious diseases. They prescribed frightening courses of purges and bloodlettings, enormous doses of strange chemical concoctions, ice water [...]

By |2017-11-13T09:53:14+00:00November 13, 2017|Chemotherapeutic Agents|Comments Off on Chemotherapeutic Agents: Definition and History | Microbiology
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Sulfonamides: Chemistry, Classification and Adverse Reactions | Animals

Sulfonamides are synthetic chemotherapeutic agents. They were in common use as antimicrobial drugs prior to the advent of antibiotics. Frequent development of cross drug resistance in bacteria isolated from animals has now-a-days reduced their clinical values. Recently their use in combination with trimethoprim or orimethoprim is favoured on account of synergistic action and prevention of emergence of resistant bacteria. In [...]

By |2017-03-04T09:34:36+00:00March 4, 2017|Veterinary Pharmacology|Comments Off on Sulfonamides: Chemistry, Classification and Adverse Reactions | Animals
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Chemotherapeutic Agents: Meaning, Characteristics and Factors

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Chemotherapeutic Agents 2. General Characteristics of Chemotherapeutic Agents 3. Factors that Influence the Effectiveness. Meaning of Chemotherapeutic Agents: Microbial pathogens grow on and within the body of other living beings and their colonization may lead to disease, disability, and death. Thus the control or destruction of microbial pathogens within the [...]

By |2016-09-16T06:07:11+00:00September 16, 2016|Medical Microbiology|Comments Off on Chemotherapeutic Agents: Meaning, Characteristics and Factors
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