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Incompatibility of Drugs in Prescription: 3 Types | Pharmacology

This article throws light upon the three main types of incompatibility of drugs in prescription. The types are: 1. Therapeutic (Pharmacological) Incompatibility 2. Chemical Incompatibility 3. Physical Incompatibility. Type # 1. Therapeutic (Pharmacological) Incompatibility: It occurs as a result of antagonistic (opposite) pharmacological effects in the patients or interfere with drug absorption following administration e.g., simultaneous administration of physostigmine and [...]

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Expressing Percentage Concentration in a Drug: 3 Ways

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 [...]

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Factors Modifying Drug Effect and Dosage | Pharmacodynamics

This article throws light upon the five major factors modifying drug effect and dosage. The factors are: 1. Physiological Factors 2. Genetic Factors 3. Pathological Factors 4. Environmental Factors 5. Therapeutic Factors. Factor # 1. Physiological Factors: i. Species: Absolute dose of a drug varies with species as different species are of different sizes, and the amount of drug has [...]

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