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 the treatment of gout. The drugs are: 1. NSAIDs 2. Glucocorticoids 3. Colchicine 4. Allopurinol 5. Uricosuric Drugs. Drug # 1. NSAIDs: NSAIDs are the treatment of choice for acute gout due to ease of administration and low toxicity. Indometacin is very effective in relieving pain of acute gouty [...]