Medicine

Category of Drug Alpha Interferon is  Immunosuppressives Drug Mechanism of Action   Indications  Alpha Interferon is used for1. Hairy cell leukaemia2. AIDS-related Kaposi’ssarcoma in patients above 18 years3. Malignant melanoma Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms  VIALS Dose   Contraindications  1. Consult product literature 2. Avoid injections containing benzyl alcohol in neonates3. Pregnancy4. Lactations Precautions […]

Parameters Details Category of Drug Actinomycin D is an Antineoplastic antibiotic drug. Mechanism of Action  It binds strongly, but reversibly, to DNA, interfering with the synthesis of RNA. Thus, it prevents RNA polymerase elongation and, consequently, inhibits protein synthesis. Indications Actinomycin D is used for1. Trophoblastic tumors2. Wilm’s tumor3. Ewing’s sarcoma4. Rhabdomyosarcoma Synonyms Actinomycin IChounghwamycin

Category of Drug  Tacrolimus is Immunosuppressives Drug Mechanism of Action   Indications  Tacrolimus is used for1. Prophylaxis of organ rejection in patients receiving allogeneic2. Tacrolimus ointment is indicated for atopic dermatitis and psoriasis Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms  1. TABLETS2. CAPSULES3. OINTMENTS4. INJECTIONS Dose   Contraindications  Hypersensitivity to tacrolimus Precautions 1. Monitoring of blood

Category of Drug Cyclosporine is an Immunosuppressives Drug Mechanism of Action   Indications  Cyclosporine is used for1. Rejection in kidney, liver, heart or bone- marrow transplantation2. Graft-versus-host disease3. In severe recalcitrant atopicdermatitis Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms 1. CAPSULES2. INFUSION3. INJECTION Dose   Contraindications  1. Patients affected by psoriasis Precautions  1. Monitor kidney function 2. Monitor

Category of Drug Bleaching Powder is disinfectants Mechanism of Action   Indications Bleaching Powder is Disinfectants which is used for1. Disinfection of surfaces, Equipment, water Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms POWDER FOR SOLUTION  Dose   Contraindications   Precautions   Adverse Effects   Pregnancy Category  

Category of Drug Chlorhexidine is an Antiseptics drug Mechanism of Action   Indications Chlorhexidine is an Antiseptics drug which is used for1. Antiseptic2. Disinfection of clean instruments3. Gingivitis Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms 1. SOLUTION2. MOUTH3. WASH  Dose   Contraindications 1. Meningitis2. Middle ear surgery3. Sensitive tissues  Precautions 1. Aqueous solutions-susceptible to microbial contamination-use

Category of Drug  Povidone Iodine is an Antiseptics drug Mechanism of Action   Indications  Povidone Iodine is an Antiseptics drug which is used for1. Antiseptic2. Skin disinfection3. Mouth wash Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms 1. SOLUTIONS2. OINTMENT  Dose   Contraindications 1. Avoid regular or prolonged use in patients with thyroid disorders or those

Category of Drug Ethyl Alcohol is an Antiseptics drug Mechanism of Action   Indications Ethyl Alcohol is an Antiseptics drug which is used for 1. Disinfection of skin prior to injection2. Venepuncture or surgical procedures Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms 1. Regulated by state excise2. license is required  Dose   Contraindications Precautions 1. Flammable2. Avoid

Category of Drug  Cetrimide is an Antiseptics drug Mechanism of Action   Indications  Cetrimide is an Antiseptics drug which is used for 1. Antiseptic2. Disinfectant for surgicalinstruments Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms 1. SOLUTION2. CREAM Dose   Contraindications  Hypersensitivity. Precautions 1. Avoid contact with eyes2. Avoid use in the bodycavies3. Meninges and middle

Category of Drug Dihydroergotamine-Antimigraine Drugs-For Treatment of Acute Attack  Mechanism of Action   Indications DihydroergotamineAntimigraine Drugs-For Treatment of Acute Attack is used for Acute treatment of migraine headaches withor without aura and acute treatment of cluster headache episodes Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms 1. TABLET2. INJECTION  Dose   Contraindications 1. Peripheral vascular disease2.