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Propranolol

Propranolol- Antianginal Drugs for the management of heart disorders

Parameters Details Category of Drug Propranolol is Antianginal Drugs (beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist) Mechanism of Action Propranolol is a nonselective β-adrenergic receptor antagonist. It blocks β-adrenergic receptors leading to vasoconstriction. It also inhibits vascular endothelial growth factor. Structure Indications (1) Propranolol is used for 1. Cardiac arrhythmias2. Tachycardia3. Hypertrophic obstructive cardiac myopathy4. Pheochromocytoma5. Thrombosis6. Management of angina7. […]

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Hydralazine

Isosorbide Dinitrate- Indications, Dosage, Contraindications, ADRs

Category of Drug Isosorbide Dinitrate is Antianginal Drugs Mechanism of Action   Indications  Isosorbide Dinitrate is used for1. Prophylaxis and treatment of angina2. Heart failure Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms    1. TABLETS2. CAPSULES Dose   Contraindications  1. Hypersensitivity to nitrates2. Hypotension3. Hypovolaemia4. Myocardial infarction5. Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy6. Aortic stenosis7. Cardiac tamponade8. Constrictive pericarditis9. Mitral

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Norfloxacin

Norfloxacin- Drug Detail Profile

Category of Drug Norfloxacin is an Anti-Infective drug Mechanism of Action   Indications  Norfloxacin is used for 1. Uncomplicated gonorrhoea2. Chronic bacterial prostatitis3. Complicated UTI4. Gastroenteritis5. Conjunctivitis. Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms 1. TABLETS2. SUSPENSION Dose   Contraindications  1. History of hypersensitivity2. Tendinitis Precautions  1. Should be used with caution in patientswith a history of

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Fluconazole

Clindamycin- Drug Detail Profile

Category of Drug Clindamycin is an Anti-Infective drug Mechanism of Action   Indications  Clindamycin is used for1. Respiratory tract infections2. Penicillin-resistant staphylococcal infections and many anaerobes Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms  1.TABLETS/CAPSULES2. SYRUP3. INJECTION4. CREAM/GEL/OINTMENT5. LOTION Dose   Contraindications 1. Hypersensitivity2. Meningitis as it has less penetration into CNS 3. Pseudomembranous colitis Precautions  1. Lactation2. Interactions3.

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Glyceryl Trinitrate

Glyceryl Trinitrate- Indications, Dosage, Contraindications, ADRs

Category of Drug Glyceryl Trinitrate is Antianginal Drugs Mechanism of Action   Indications  Glyceryl Trinitrate is used for1. Prophylaxis and treatment of angina2. Myocardial infarction3. Postoperative hypertension4. Cardio-pulmonary edema Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms   1. TABLETS2. CAPSULES3. INJECTION4. SUBLINGUAL TAB5. SPRAY Dose   Contraindications  1. Hypersensitivity to nitrates2. Hypotension3. Hypovolaemia4. Raised intracranial pressure5. Hypertrophic

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Verapamil

Verapamil- Indications, Dosage, Contraindications, ADRs

Category of Drug Verapamil is Antianginal Drugs Mechanism of Action   Indications  Verapamil is used for 1. Angina2. Including stable3. Unstable and Prinzmetal angina4. Arrhythmias5. Ischaemic heart disease6. Migraine Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms  1. TABLETS2. INJECTION Dose   Contraindications  1. Hypotension2. Bradycardia3. Second- and third-degree atrioventricular block4. Sinoatrial block, sick sinus syndrome5. Cardiogenic

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Isosorbide-5-Mononitrate

Isosorbide-5-Mononitrate- Indications, Dosage, Contraindications, ADRs

Category of Drug  Isosorbide-5-Mononitrate is Antianginal Drugs Mechanism of Action   Indications  Isosorbide-5-Mononitrate is used for1. Prophylaxis and treatment of angina2. Congestive heart failure Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms 1. TABLETS2. CAPSULES3. INJECTION Dose   Contraindications  1. Hypersensitivity to nitrates2. Hypotensive conditions and hypovolaemia3. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy4. Aortic stenosis5. Cardiac tamponade6. Constrictive pericarditis7. Mitral stenosis8. Marked

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Diltiazem

Diltiazem- Indications, Dosage, Contraindications, ADRs

Category of Drug Diltiazem is Antianginal Drugs Mechanism of Action   Indications  Diltiazem is used for1. Angina pectoris due to coronary artery spasm2. Chronic stable angina3. Cardiac arrhythmia Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms  1. TABLETS/TABLETS (SR)2. CAPSULE3. INJECTION Dose   Contraindications  1. Severe bradycardia2. Left ventricular failure with pulmonary congestion3. Second- or third-degree AV

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Sulphadiazine

Sulphadiazine- Drug Detail Profile

Category of Drug Sulphadiazine is an Anti-Infective drug  Mechanism of Action   Indications  Sulphadiazine is used for1. Prevention of recurrences of rheumaticfever2. Toxoplasmosis3. Prophylaxis of meningococcal infections. Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms  TABLET Dose   Contraindications 1. Hypersensitivity to sulfonamides2. porphyria3. Severe renal hepatic impairment4. Blood dyscrasias5. Elderly Precautions  1. Hepatic impairment2. Renal impairment3.

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Fenofibrate

Fenofibrate- Indications, Dosage, Contraindications, ADRs

Category of Drug  Fenofibrate is Lipid-Lowering Drug Mechanism of Action   Indications  Fenofibrate is used for 1. Hypercholesterolemia2. Hypertriglyceridemia Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms  1. CAPSULE2. TABLETS3. INJECTIONS Dose   Contraindications  1. Hypersensitivity2. Severe renal and hepaticimpairment3. Preexisting gall bladderdisease4. Primary biliary cirrhosis5. Pregnancy6. lactation Precautions  1. Pancreatitis2. Skeletal muscle effects3. Renal and

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