In this essay we will discuss about the first line and second line drugs used for the treatment of tuberculosis. Essay # 1. First Line Drugs: These include isoniazid, rifampicin, pyrazinamide, streptomycin and ethambutol. They have high anti-tubercular efficacy and low toxicity and are used routinely. i. Isoniazid (INH): INH is highly effective, and is always included in any anti-tubercular [...]
In this essay we will discuss about the drugs used for the treatment of skin and eye diseases. Essay # 1. Drugs for the Treatment of Skin Diseases: The vehicle affects the degree of hydration of the skin, has a mild anti-inflammatory effect, and aids the penetration of an active drug into the skin. The most commonly used bases or [...]
In this essay we will discuss about the drugs used for treating the diseases of cardiovascular system. Essay # 1. Cardiac Glycosides: Cardiac glycosides are the drugs that have inotropic action. They increase myocardial contractility and cardiac output in a hypo-dynamic heart without an increase in oxygen requirement and thus the overall myocardial efficiency as a pump is increased. The [...]