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 [...]
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 [...]
In this essay we will discuss about the drugs used for treating the diseases of endocrine system. Essay # 1. Insulin and Oral Antidiabetic Drugs: Insulin is a protein hormone produced by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas gland. It plays a key role in the regulation of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism. Lack of [...]