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Propranolol

Propranolol for preventing migraine attacks

Parameters Details Category of Drug Propranolol for migraine. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for preventing migraine attacks. Mechanism of Action  Propranolol is a nonselective β-adrenergic receptor antagonist. Beta-blockers reduce the frequency of migraine attacks in 60 to 80 percent of people (1) Structure Indications Propranolol for migraine is used as a prophylaxis (of migraine) Pharmacokinetic […]

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Benzyl Benzoate

Benzyl Benzoate- Indications, Dosage, Contraindications, ADRs

Category of Drug Benzyl Benzoate- Dermatological Drugs-Scabicides and Pediculicides Mechanism of Action   Indications Benzyl Benzoate- Dermatological Drugs-Scabicides and Pediculicides is used for1. Scabies2. Head, body and pubic lice3. Pediculosis  Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms 1.LOTION2. OINTMENT   Dose   Contraindications 1. Irritated skin2. Neonates3. Pregnancy   Precautions 1. Do not use on inflamed or

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Gamma Benzene Hexachloride

Gamma Benzene Hexachloride- Indications, Dosage, Contraindications, ADRs

Category of Drug Gamma Benzene Hexachloride- Dermatological Drugs-Scabicides and Pediculicides Mechanism of Action   Indications Gamma Benzene Hexachloride- Dermatological Drugs-Scabicides and Pediculicides is used for 1. Pediculosis2. Scabies Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms 1. LOTION2. OINTMENT3. CREAM4. SHAMPOO Dose   Contraindications 1. Seizure2. Hypersensitivity3. Skin inflammation4. Broken skin5. Premature infants6. Lactation7. Pregnancy Precautions

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Urea

Urea- Indications, Dosage, Contraindications, ADRs

Category of Drug Urea- Dermatological Drugs- Drugs Affecting Skin Differentiation and Proliferation Mechanism of Action Indications Urea- Dermatological Drugs- Drugs Affecting Skin Differentiation and Proliferation is used for1. Hydrating agent and keratolytic for dry2. Scaling and itching skin conditions Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms Cream Dose   Contraindications Precautions 1. Avoid application to face

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Salicylic Acid

Salicylic Acid- Indications, Dosage, Contraindications, ADRs

Category of Drug  Salicylic Acid- Dermatological Drugs- Drugs Affecting Skin Differentiation and Proliferation Mechanism of Action   Indications  Salicylic Acid- Dermatological Drugs- Drugs Affecting Skin Differentiation and Proliferation which is used for Hyperkeratotic conditions Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms 1. TOPICAL SOLUTION2. OINTMENT  Dose   Contraindications 1. Broken or inflamed skin2. Children under

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Isotretinoin

Isotretinoin- Indications, Dosage, Contraindications, ADRs

Category of Drug Isotretinoin- Dermatological Drugs- Drugs Affecting Skin Differentiation and Proliferation Mechanism of Action   Indications Isotretinoin- Dermatological Drugs- Drugs Affecting Skin Differentiation and Proliferation which is used for 1. Resistant and severe nodulocystic acne2. Dry scaly surface3. Moling4. Wrinkles5. Rough and leathery texture6. Acute promyelocyticleukaemia7. actinic keratoses Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage

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Flunarizine

Flunarizine- Indications, Dosage, Contraindications, ADRs

Category of Drug Flunarizine- Antimigraine Drugs- For Prophylaxis Mechanism of Action   Indications FlunarizineAntimigraine Drugs- For Prophylaxis is used forProphylaxis of migraine.  Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms 1. TABLETS2. CAPSULES  Dose   Contraindications 1. Pregnancy2. Lactation  Precautions 1. The patient may have drowsiness2. Should not operate hazardous machines  Adverse Effects 1. Drowsiness2. Weight gain3. Depression4.

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Coaltar

Coaltar- Indications, Dosage, Contraindications, ADRs

Category of Drug Coaltar- Dermatological Drugs- Drugs Affecting Skin Differentiation and Proliferation Mechanism of Action   Indications Coaltar- Dermatological Drugs- Drugs Affecting Skin Differentiation and Proliferation which is used for 1. Chronic psoriasis2. Either alone or in combination with exposure to ultravioletlight3. Eczema Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms 1. CREAM2. LOTION  Dose  

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Dithranol

Dithranol- Indications, Dosage, Contraindications, ADRs

Category of Drug Dithranol- Dermatological Drugs- Drugs Affecting Skin Differenaon and Proliferation Mechanism of Action   Indications  Dithranol- Dermatological Drugs- Drugs Affecting Skin Differenaon and Proliferation is used for Moderately severe psoriasis Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms OINTMENT  Dose   Contraindications 1. Hypersensitivity2. Avoid use on the face3. Acute eruptions4. Excessively inflamed areas 

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Hydrocortisone

Hydrocortisone-Antifungal Drugs- Indications, Dosage, Contraindications, ADRs

Category of Drug Hydrocortisone- Dermatological Drugs- Antifungal Drugs Mechanism of Action   Indications Hydrocortisone- Dermatological Drugs- Antifungal Drugs which is used for1. Contact dermatitis2. Atopic dermatitis3. Lichen planus4. Intractable pruritus and phototoxic reactions5. Ulcerative colitis Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms CREAM  Dose   Contraindications 1. Untreated skin infections or broken skin2. Rosacea3. Acne4.

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