Drugs that enhance neuromuscular transmission Anticholinesterase drugs enhance neuromuscular transmission in voluntary and involuntary muscle in myasthenia gravis. They prolong the action of acetylcholine by […]
Before initiating treatment for anaemia it is essential to determine which type is present. Iron salts may be harmful and result in iron overload if given […]
Fluids and electrolytes Oral preparations for fluid and electrolyte imbalance Oral Potassium POTASSIUM CHLORIDE: Indications: For the treatment of patients with hypokalemia with or without metabolic […]
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs In regular full dosage NSAIDs have both a lasting analgesic and an anti-inflammatory effect which makes […]
Side-effects of cytotoxic drugs The following are the Side-effects common to most cytotoxic drugs.Extravasation of intravenous drugs; A number of cytotoxic drugs will cause […]
Immunosuppressants are used to suppress rejection in organ transplant recipients and to treat a variety of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Solid organ transplant patients are […]
Drugs for urinary retention Chronic retention is painless and often long-standing. Catheterisation is unnecessary unless there is deterioration of renal function. After the cause has initially […]
Combined Hormonal Contraceptives Combined oral contraceptives containing a fixed amount of an oestrogen and a progestogen in each active tablet are termed ‘monophasic’; those with varying […]
Preparations for vaginal atrophy (Topical HRT) OESTROGENS, TOPICAL: Indications: Atrophic Vaginitis associated with Menopause, Atrophy of Vulva, Dyspareunia due to Menopause-associated Vulvovaginal Atrophy. Contraindications: Activated Protein […]