Category of Drug Levodopa + Carbidopa is an Anti-Alzheimer and Anti-Parkinsonism Drugs Mechanism of Action Indications Levodopa + Carbidopa is used forAll forms of parkinsonism other than medicine-induced. Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands Available dosage forms TABLETS Dose Contraindications 1. Concurrent use of monoamine oxidaseinhibitors2. Undiagnosed chin lesion3. Lactation4. Psychosis5. Decompensated endocrine6. Angle-closure glaucoma7. Confirmed […]
Category of Drug Potassium Permanganate- Dermatological Drugs Mechanism of Action Indications Potassium Permanganate- Dermatological Drugs is used for1. Wet dressings to assist healing of supporting superficial wounds2. Tropical ulcers3. Neapedis infection4. Pemphigus5. Impetigo Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands Available dosage forms SOLUTION Dose Contraindications 1. Avoid occlusive dressings2. Interactions Precautions 1. Irritant to mucous membranes2.
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Category of Drug Gentian Violet- Dermatological Drugs Mechanism of Action Indications Gentian Violet- Dermatological Drug is used for Superficial fungal and bacterial infections Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands Available dosage forms 1. SOLUTION2. TINCTURE Dose Contraindications Sensitivity to gentian violet Precautions 1. External use only2. Avoid contact with eyes3. It can dye skin4. Pregnancy
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Category of Drug Bromocriptine is an Anti-Alzheimer and Anti-Parkinsonism Drugs Mechanism of Action Indications Bromocriptine is used as 1. Parkinsonism Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands Available dosage forms TABLETS Dose Contraindications 1. Hypersensitivity to bromocriptine or otherergot alkaloids2. Ischaemic heart disease3.Toxaemia of pregnancy 4. Hypertension in postpartum women or in the puerperium. Precautions 1. Specialist evaluation-monitor
Category of Drug Neomycin + Bacitracin- Dermatological Drugs Mechanism of Action Indications Neomycin + Bacitracin- Dermatological Drugs is used for 1. Superficial bacterial infections of the skin due to staphylococci and streptococci Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands Available dosage forms CREAM Dose Contraindications Neonates Precautions 1. Avoid application to substantial areas of skin or
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Category of Drug Chlorpromazine is Antipsychotics drug Mechanism of Action Indications Chlorpromazine is used for 1. Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders2. Mania3. Psychomotor agitation and violent behaviour3. Adjunct in severe anxiety4. Psychosis5. Hiccups Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands Available dosage forms 1. TABLETS2. SYRUP3. INJECTION Dose Contraindications 1. Impaired consciousness due to CNS depression2.
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Category of Drug Trifluoperazine is Antipsychotics drug Mechanism of Action Indications Trifluoperazine is used for1. Schizophrenia2. Non-psychotic anxiety3. Acute psychosis Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands Available dosage forms 1. TABLETS2. INJECTION Dose Contraindications 1. Hypersensitivity to phenothiazines2. Bone marrow depression3. Blood dyscrasias4. Pre-existing CNS depression and coma5. Pheochromocytoma Precautions 1. Myasthenia gravis2. Renal and
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Category of Drug Cotrimoxazole is an Anti-Infective drug Mechanism of Action Indications Cotrimoxazole is used for1. Urinary-tract infections2. Respiratory-tract infections Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands Available dosage forms 1. TABLETS2. SUSPENSION Dose Contraindications 1. Hypersensitivity to sulfonamides ortrimethoprim2. Porphyria3. Marked liver parenchymal damage4. Blood dyscrasias,5. Severe renal insufficiency Precautions 1. Renal impairment2. Hepatic impairment3. Maintain
Category of Drug Tinidazole is an Anti-Infective drug Mechanism of Action Indications Tinidazole is used for1. Amoebiasis2. Trichomoniasis and giardiasis,3. Anaerobic infections4. Necrosing ulcerative gingivitis5. Bacterial vaginosis6. H. pylori-associated peptic ulcers7. Abdominal surgery prophylaxis Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands Available dosage forms 1. TABLETS2. SUSPENSION3. INJECTION Dose Contraindications 1. Hypersensitivity to nitroimidazole derivatives,2. The first trimester of
Category of Drug Tacrine is an Anti-Alzheimer and Anti-Parkinsonism Drugs Mechanism of Action Indications Tacrine is used for1. Mild to moderate Alzheimer’s type ofdementia. Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands Available dosage forms CAPSULES Dose Contraindications 1. Hepatic impairment2. Hyperbilirubinaemia3. Bradycardia4. Bronchial asthma5. Seizures 6. Gastrointestinal obstruction Precautions 1. Haematological disorders2. Pregnancy3. Lactation Adverse Effects 1.
