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 article we will discuss about the drugs that stimulate uterine contractions. Drug # 1. Prostaglandins (PG): Prostaglandins (PG) are the only autacoids that are used in therapy because of their cytoprotective activity in the GIT mucosa, antiplatelet activity, and uterine stimulant and vasodilator actions. Out of the prostaglandins (D2, E2, F2a and I2) formed; PGE2 and PGI2 exert [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the dosage regimen of a drug. Many drugs like antibiotics, cardio tonics, anticonvulsants, hormones etc. are generally given in a multiple-dosage for prolonged therapeutic effect. The plasma concentrations of these drugs must be maintained within narrow limits to achieve maximal clinical effectiveness. A dosage regimen must be established for each drug to [...]