SCHIZOPHRENIA
SCHIZOPHRENIA :: Approximately 1 percent of the populations develop schizophrenia dur…
DRUGS USED IN PSYCHIATRIC AND AFFECTIVE DISORDERS (PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY)
DRUGS USED IN PSYCHIATRIC AND AFFECTIVE DISORDERS (PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY) :: Psychopharm…
PENICILLAMINE
PENICILLAMINE :: It is a metabolite of penicillin and chemically an analogue of the a…
ANTI RHEUMATOID DRUGS
ANTI RHEUMATOID DRUGS :: Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the commonest inflammatory di…
PIROXICAM
PIROXICAM :: This has a very long half -life (45 hours) and possesses potent anti-inf…
INDOMETHACIN
INDOMETHACIN :: It is a potent anti-inflammatory agent and possesses analegsic and an…
PROPIONIC ACIDS
PROPIONIC ACIDS :: These drugs are the first choice for inflammatory joint disease be…
PHENOMENON OF INFLAMMATION
VASODILATATION :: Whenever there is entry of an irritant in the body and /or there is…
INFLAMMATION AND NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS (NSAIDS)
INFLAMMATION AND NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS (NSAIDS) :: Inflammation is u…
OTHER MEASURES FOR ANALGESIC EFFECTS
OTHER MEASURES FOR ANALGESIC EFFECTS :: 1.Physical Measures :: (a) Cold : Cooling a p…
PHYSICAL MEASURES FOR ANTIPYRETIC ACTION
PHYSICAL MEASURES FOR ANTIPYRETIC ACTION :: 1.Heat :: Sponging the whole body with te…
OTHER ANALGESIC -ANTIPYRETIC AGENTS
OTHER ANALGESIC - ANTIPYRETIC AGENTS :: Diflunisal :: It is a salicylate derivative t…
SALICYLISM
SALICYLISM :: Prolonged administration of salicylates in the treatment of rheumatic f…
SALICYLATES PHARMACOKINETICS
PHARMACOKINETICS :: Salicylates are absorbed from the stomach and small intestine Sod…
SALICYLATES ENDOCRINE AND METABOLIC EFFECTS
ENDOCRINE AND METABOLIC EFFECTS :: Salicylates increase the metabolism by uncoupling …
SALICYLATES RESPIRATION AND ACID -BASE BALANCE
RESPIRATION AND ACID-BASE BALANCE :: Salicylates stimulate respiration directly They …
SALICYLATES LOCAL ACTIONS
SALICYLATES LOCAL ACTIONS :: Salicylic acid and methyl salicylate have keratolytic an…
SALICYLATES
SALICYLATES :: These are the salts or esters of salicylic acid Salicylic acid itself …
MECHANISM OF ACTION OF NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS
MECHANISM OF ACTION OF NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS :: As mentioned non-ste…
NON - OPIOID ANALGESICS
NON - STEROIDAL ANTI - INFLAMMATORY Agents :: Non -narcotic or non - opioid analgesic…
NALORPHINE
NALORPHINE :: It is N-allylnormorphine Structurally it resembles morphine and hence i…
METHADONE
METHADONE :: It is also named physeptone or amidone it is a potent analgesic and a co…
PENTAZOCINE
PENTAZOCINE :: This is a very weak antagonist of morphine However it is a potent anal…
MORPHINE PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIONS
PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIONS :: It is absorbed quickly and acts like morphine and atropine…
TOLERANCE AND ADDICTION
TOLERANCE AND ADDICTION :: Tolerance is soon acquired and one needs more and more…
MORPHINE-POISONING AND ITS TREATMENT
MORPHINE-POISONING AND ITS TREATMENT :: This is nearly synonymous with opium poisonin…
MORPHINE PHARMACOKINETICS
MORPHINE PHARMACOKINETICS :: Morphine is absorbed irregularly from gastrointestinal t…
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