July 2, 2017

Centrally Acting Antihypertensive Drugs

Methyldopa: Indications: hypertension Contraindications: contraindicated in patients with active hepatic disease, such as acute hepatitis and active cirrhosis, with liver disorders previously associated with methyldopa therapy. […]
July 2, 2017

Chronic Bowel Disorders

Aminosalicylates: MESALAZINE: Indications: is an anti-inflammatory drug used to treat inflammation of the digestive tract ulcerative colitis and mild to moderate Crohn’s disease. Contraindications: severe hepatic […]
July 2, 2017

Antiemetics

Antiemetics are a diverse group of drugs used to treat or prevent nausea and vomiting, including that associated with cancer therapy, anaesthesia and surgery, and motion […]
July 2, 2017

Vasodilator Antihypertensive Drugs

Hydralazine: Indications: moderate to severe hypertension (adjunct); heart failure (with long-acting nitrate), hypertensive crisis (including during pregnancy) Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to hydralazine; coronary artery disease; mitral valvular […]
July 2, 2017

Drugs For Hepatic Disorders

SILYMARIN: Indications: acute hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty degeneration, prophylaxis and treatment of toxin drug induced liver disorders. Dose and Administration: 3-6 tablets daily on divided doses (210mg-420mg)
July 1, 2017

Drugs for Arrhythmias

Supraventricualr arrhythmias: ADENOSINE: Indications: Conversion to sinus rhythm of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT), including that associated with accessory bypass tracts (Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome). When clinically advisable, appropriate […]
July 1, 2017

Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs

Beta-adrenergic blocking drugs: A class of drugs, also called beta-blockers, that block beta-adrenergic substances such as adrenaline (epinephrine), a key agent in the "sympathetic" portion of the autonomic (involuntary) nervous system.
July 1, 2017

Drugs Affecting Intestinal Secretions

Pepsin, Lipase, Amylase & Protease: Indications: dyspepsia due to gastric, pancreatic, biliary and intestinal dysfunction. Contraindications: hypersensitivity to any ingredient. Dose and Administration: 2 tablets 3 […]
July 1, 2017

Laxatives

Before prescribing laxatives it is important to be sure that the patient is constipated and that the constipation is not secondary to an underlying undiagnosed complaint. […]
Laxatives
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