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Essay on the Treatment of Bronchial Asthma | Diseases | Medical Science

In this essay we will discuss about the drugs used for the treatment of bronchial asthma:- 1. Selective β2 Agonists 2. Methylxanthines 3. Antimuscarinics 4. Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (Controller Medicaments) 5. Sodium Cromoglicate 6. Nedocromil Sodium 7. Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists. Essay # 1. Selective β2 Agonists: Salbutamol (albuterol), terbutaline, dibeteol, and metapro- terenol are medium acting (duration of action about 4 [...]

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Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) | Essay | Diseases | Medical Science

In this essay we will discuss about the  drugs used for the treatment of   Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). 1. NSAIDs: NSAIDs are used as the initial therapy for RA and as an adjunct to DMARDs to provide symptomatic relief for pain and inflammation. They do not prevent the degenerative changes and tissue damage responsible for the deformity. 2. Glucocorticoids: Glucocorticoids are [...]

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Drugs Used for the Suppression of Cough | Drugs | Pharmacology

The following points highlight the five major drugs used for the suppression of cough. The drugs are: 1. Expectorants 2. Mucolytic 3. Cough Suppressants 4. Demulcents 5. Antitussives. Drug # 1. Expectorants: Expectorants are drugs that promote expulsion of bronchial secretions. The bronchial glands are supplied by vagus nerve and when nausea or vomiting occurs there is widespread vagal activity [...]

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