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- Worm Infestations Medicines - Drugs Used in Worm Infestations
In India, hookworm disease is mainly caused by Ancylostoma duodenale and amaricanus (hookworm). The ovum (egg) of the parasite grows into larva (baby parasite) in the soil, and usually penetrates the skin of those who walk barefoot. From the skin, the larva reaches the intestines through the blood and there it grows into an adult worm. - Drugs For Migraine Treatment
This drug blocks the receptors for the neurochemical serotonin in the brain and prevents dilatation of the blood vessels which cause a headache - most important factors in preventing migraine. It also has antihistamine and anti-acetylcholine effects. Its efficacy is low. - Treatment and Drugs For Constipation
If a person suffering from constipation has been taking purgatives, these should be stopped gradually. The system will probably return to normal by taking enough soups, vegetables, and fruits. However, a worrying type individual may need to take mild laxatives as a temporary measure. - Drugs and Medicines to Treat High Blood Pressure
All the tissues and organs of the body need nourishment in the form of oxygen, glucose, and minerals for their normal functioning. This nourishment is carried by the blood to various sites through the blood vessels by the pumping action of the heart. With each contraction of the heart, blood is pushed into the arteries. - Medicines and Drugs Used in Amoebiasis
Amoebiasis is a worldwide disease, particularly common in tropical countries and places where public hygiene and sanitation are poor. Amoebic infection is caused by an organism, Entamoeba histolytica (EH) which usually spreads through contaminated food and water. - Antibiotics Medicines and Antifungal Drugs
Selection of Antibiotics: Before selecting an antibiotic, the presence of infection must be establishment as also the indispensability of the use of an antibiotic. To employ an antibiotic in case of just any fever is not justified. Once it is certain that an antibiotic must be used, the choice of antibiotic becomes cirtical. - Epileptic Disorders Medicines and Drugs
This drug belongs to the category of iminostilbenes and is used in the treatment of psychomotor and grand mal epilepsy. Nowadays it is considered as the drug of first choice for grand-mal epilepsy. It provides partial or complete relief to at least 65% of the patients. - Diabetes Medicines and Drugs
These drugs decrease the intestinal absorption of carbohydrates, promote their oxidation in the tissues, and also reduce conversion of fats and proteins into glucose in the liver. They reduce elevated blood glucose levels only and do not produce hypoglycemia (fall in blood glucvose levels below normal). - Malaria Medicines and Drugs
Precautions. It should not be used in patients with a history of epilepsy or any psychiatric disorder. It should not be used in children below two years. Avoid its use with quinine, quinidine or any other drugs which may cause disturbance of heart beat before or after mefloquine. It should not be used during pregnancy. Driving or operating any machinery should be avoided. - Drugs Used in Common Eye Diseases
Blindness is a major health problem the world over. It is estimated that there are approximately 50,000,000 blind persons in the world and another approximately 150,000,000 with diminished or impaired vision who are unable to function effectively. The factors causing visual disability, are discussed briefly in this chapter. - Migraine Medicines and Drugs
Dihydroergotamine Mesylate (Dihydergot, DHE 45). This can be used by the intramuscular or intravenous route. Its effect is less pronounced than ergotamine. Only a small percentage of persons respond to this drug. - Treatment and Drugs For Peptic Ulcers
General measures consist of physical and mental rest, and control of diet. The diet should be bland in nature, and comprise small and frequent meals. In an acute peptic ulcer a meal consisting mainly of milk given frequently. - Medicines and Drugs Used in Parkinson Disease Treatment
You only have to see a patient of Parkinson's disease once to be able to make an instantaneous diagnosis of this disease in another. The symptoms are distinct. James Parkinson after whom the disease is named, was the first to give a complete account of this disease in 1817: He described it thus: - Mental Depression Medicines
New Generation Anti-depressants : Due to a large number of side-effects caused by the tricyclic antidepressants and the monoamine oxidase inhibitors, efforts have been made by pharmaceutical research groups to bring out newer and safer drugs. - Drugs Used in Disorders of the Heart
The heart is a unique organ in our body. It pumps blood to all parts of body untiringly and continuously. Do you know how the heart gets its energy? Not from the blood in its cavities but from special blood vessels which penetrate into its muscles and are called coronary arteries. - Drugs Used in Disorders of the Joints
During the evolution process the human being evolved from a four-legged to a two legged being. We have to pay a price of it. The entire weight of our body now rests on two legs instead off our and the knees take the weight of the whole body and are more strained. - Drugs Used in Epileptic Disorders
You may have witnessed a typical roadside scene where a person has suddenly fallen down and people have gathered around him, saying that he has had an attack of mirgi (the Hindi name for epilepsy). Epilepsy is characterized by fits with loss or disturbance of consciousness, leading to an inability to maintain posture. - Medicines to be Used in Infective Diarrhea and Severe Diarrhea
The drugs in this group are used for overcoming diarrhea due to infection. These include furazolidone, sulfonamides, and antibiotics. - Medicines Used in Migraine Treatment
An attack of migraine may last for several hours and varies in severity. In some, attack is mild and required simple pain relievers. - Medicines and Drugs Used in Major Mental Illnesses Treatment
Mental illness is one of the most complicated disorders about which very little is known. No one likes to be labelled as mentally sick. In India, mental illness is a stigma, and the relatives of usually try to keep the patient isolated. - Medicines For Heart Failure Treatment
The heart pumps blood, which supplies nourishment to all parts of the body, including itself. - Medicines to be Used in Mental Depression Treatment
Tricyclic antidepressants are commonly used in the treatment of mental depression. The exact mechanism of action is not known. - Drugs and Medicines to be Used in Tuberculosis
There are about 8.8 million cases of tuberculosis worldwide, more than 40% of these cases are in South East Asia; India has 53.3% of South East Asian burden. Globally, one person is infected with tubercle bacilli every second. - Medicines to be Used in Peptic Ulcers
India is known for its wide variety of cuisine. A large number of condiments and many varieties of chilies are used to titillate the palate, and so, we often tend to overeat. This gives rise to sour eructations, indigestion, and a stomach upset, and we look for an antacid, to set it right. - Medicines For Osteoporosis Treatment
Bones always imply hardness. What would happen if bones are no longer hard and tough? The term osteoporosis means 'porosity of bones'. - Drugs Information for Worm Infestations
Over a billion people carry one or another type of parasite in their intestines. This constitutes one of the major public health problems. - Drugs Used in Mental Depression
All of us go through cyclic variations in moods - sometimes happy and cheerful, and at other times, sad and depressed. Do we always need drugs when we are depressed? - Drugs and Medicine Used in Malaria
About two decades ago it was thought that malaria had been eradicated from India. However, recently, there has been a resurgence of this disease. - Drugs and Medicine Used in Migraine
When the first edition of this book was published 26 years ago we thought that in a few years there will be clear cut knowledge on the cause of migraine and specific treatment will be found out. - Drugs and Medicine for Treatment of Diarrhea
Diarrhea may be non-specific as is caused by fear, anxiety or apprehension, and indigestion. People on the move are often afflicted with traveller's diarrhoea due to the change in environment. Specific diarrhea is caused by infection in the intestines, a systemic disease, or by drugs. - Drugs and Medicine for Treatment of Constipation
Most people are extremely particular about two rituals every morning: defecation and a bath. One of the most important concerns relating to cleansing of the bowels daily is the belief, that all ailments from ague to plague are caused by constipation and if the bowel is not cleansed at least once a day, purgatives are necessary. - Drugs and Medicine for Treatment of Diabetes
Diabetes or diabetes mellitus (DM) is a condition in which there is absolute or a relative lack of insulin in the body. Insulin, a hormone synthesized and secreted by the pancreas, is responsible for controlling the circulating levels of the blood sugar (glucose). - Drugs and Medicine for Treatment of Asthma
The best description of asthma is given in a story of a patient who came to a doctor and gasped. 'Doctor, if you can take my air out, I swear, I will never breathe in again.' During an asthmatic attack there is difficulty in breathing, more especially in breathing air out. - Drugs and Medicine for Treatment of Sleeplessness
Nitrazepam is effective in initiating and maintaining sleep even when used for a prolonged period. It produces sleep like natural sleep, that is, it does not inhibit REM sleep which is a part of natural sleep. - Drugs and Medicine for Treatment of High Blood Pressure
There were hardly any drugs for the treatment of this condition. It was only in the latter half of the last century, that medical science made rapid advancements, and today drugs allow a hypertensive patient to live a near normal life are available. - Drugs for Treatment of Common Skin Disorders
The skin may not appear to be as vital as the heart or the brain, but, nevertheless, a healthy skin is essential for life and a skin disease can make life unbearable. - Drugs for Treatment of Fungal Infections
Chaya, a young lady, consulted a gynaecologist for a infection in the groin. A corticosteroid ointment (Betnoyate) was prescribed. She did not get any significant relief and returned to hospital after a week. She was asked to continue the same treatment. - Medicines For Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea is a desire to vomit, which mayor may not culminate in vomiting. Vomiting sometimes serves a useful purpose by getting rid of noxious substances from the stomach, but often leads to troublesome and deleterious consequences. - Drugs Used in Diabetes - Choice of Insulin
The choice of an insulin depends upon the condition of the patient. In emergencies such as diabetic coma, crystalline insulin (only soluble insulin) is preferred because of its quick onset of action. It is repeated at 6-hour intervals given intravenously usually, until the situation is under control. - Drugs Used in Diarrhea
Diarrhea is one of the great killers of children in India. It is characterized by frequent passage of liquid or semisolid stools and may be accompanied by abdominal (gripping) pain. - Anxiety Medicines - Drugs Used in Anxiety
These are tranquillo-sedative drugs which fall into the category of benzodiazepines and have gained tremendous popularity. Since these drugs are known to counteract anxiety and tension, they have been indiscriminately used by both the patients and the physicians. - Drugs Used in Anxiety
First of all, let us understand what we really mean by 'anxiety'. In medical terminology, the meaning of this word is somewhat different from what it is used for in everyday life - Drugs Used in Allergy
The word 'allergic' is often used loosely and has become almost a part of our general conversation. In a way it has become synonymous with 'dislike'. - Asthma Drugs - Medicines Used in Bronchial Asthma
Bronchial asthma is characterised by chronic inflammation of the bronchial tubes resulting in narrowing of the airways. Any kind of inhaled stimulus, such as air pollutants, strong odours, tobacco smoke, etc can trigger coughing and wheezing. - Drugs that Prevent Nausea and Vomiting
A single or a few doses of phenothiazines and other drugs can be used for symptomatic treatment of nausea and vomiting. These agents are very effective in preventing vomiting due to any underlying cause.
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