The management of patients with acute poisoning has become increasingly important in recent years. Acute poisoning is common in suicide cases, in children and due to consumption of illicit liquor and to a lesser extent due to accidental overdose of a drug. Nonspecific measures such as maintenance of vital functions and removal and elimination of poisons and specific measures as [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]