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Parameters Description Category of Drug An Ophthalmological Preparations drugRead more: Which are the popular Medicines for the Eyes? Mechanism of Action Tetracaine functions primarily via blockade of intracellular sodium channels.  Indications  Short-acting local anesthesia of cornea and conjunctiva Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands combinations of Lidocaine and tetracaine by Ajanta Pharma1. Viveta2. Tetralid Available dosage forms  DROPS […]

Category of Drug Doxycycline is an Anti-Infective drugRead More: Which are the popular antibiotics prescribed for infections?  Mechanism of Action Tetracyclines such as doxycycline are thought to inhibit translation by binding to the 16S rRNA portion of the ribosome 1, preventing binding of tRNA to the RNA-30S bacterial ribosomal subunit, which is necessary for the delivery of

Parameters Description Category of Drug Amlodipine is an Antihypertensive Drugs. Read more: Which are the popular Medicines prescribed for Heart Disorders? Chemical structure IUPAC Name 3-O-ethyl 5-O-methyl 2-(2-aminoethoxymethyl)-4-(2-chlorophenyl)-6-methyl-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate Molecular details Mol. formula- C20H25ClN2O5Mol. weight- 408.9 g/mol Mechanism of Action It acts directly on the vascular smooth muscle and decreases the peripheral vascular resistance by inhibiting

Parameters Details Name of the drug Xylometazoline Chemical structure IUPAC Name 2-[(4-tert-butyl-2,6-dimethylphenyl)methyl]-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole Other names xylometazolineXylomethazolineOtrivine Category of Drug Xylometazoline is an Ophthalmological Preparations drugRead more: Which are the popular Medicines for the Eyes? Mechanism of Action Xylometazoline, a sympathomimetic, is a direct-acting drug. It acts on alpha-adrenergic receptors in the arterioles of the nasal mucosa,

Category of Drug  Prednisolone- Anti-Inflammatory Drugs is Ophthalmological Preparations drug Mechanism of Action   Indications  Prednisolone- Anti-Inflammatory Drugs is used for1. Short-term local treatment of inflammation of the eye2. Malignant disease3. Inflammatory and allergic reactions Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms  1. TABLETS 2. DROPS Dose   Contraindications  1. Undiagnosed ‘red eye’ caused by

Category of Drug Phenobarbitone is a  Anticonvulsants/Antiepileptics Mechanism of Action   Indications  Phenobarbitone is used for 1. Generalized tonic-clonic seizures2. Partial seizures3. Neonatal seizures4. Febrile convulsions5. Status epilepticus6. Sedative7. Hypnotic 8. Pre-anaesthetic. Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms  1. TABLETS2. INJECTION3. SYRUP Dose   Contraindications  1. Absence seizures 2. Latent porphyria. Precautions  1. Elderly2. Debilitated3. Children4.

Category of Drug Atropine is a drug for Anaesthesia Mechanism of Action   Indications  Atropine is used1. To inhibit salivary secretions2. To inhibit arrhythmias resulting from the excessive vagal simulation3. To block the parasympathomimeticeffects of anticholinesterases4. Organophosphate poisoning;5. Antispasmodic Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms  INJECTION Dose   Contraindications 1. Angle-closure glaucoma2. Myasthenia gravis3. Paralytic ileus4. Pyloric

Category of Drug  Lignocaine is a drug for Anaesthesia Mechanism of Action   Indications  Lignocaine is used for 1. surface anaesthesia of mucous membranes2. Infiltration anaesthesia3. Peripheral and sympathetic nerve block4. Dental anaesthesia5. Spinal anaesthesia6. Intravenous regionalanaesthesia7. Arrhythmias Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms  INJECTIONS Dose   Contraindications 1. Adjacent skin infection2. Inflamed skin3. Concomitant anticoagulant

Category of Drug Rivastigmine is an Anti-Alzheimer and Anti-Parkinsonism Drugs Mechanism of Action   Indications Rivastigmine is used forModerate to severe dementia.  Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms  1. TABLETS 2. CAPSULES Dose   Contraindications  1. Hypersensitivity to carbamate derivativesand severe hepatic impairment2. Children3. Lactation Precautions 1. Renal or hepatic impairment2. Acid peptic disease3. Pregnancy 4.