Paracetamol is a potent antipyretic drug used in fever. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a collective class of compounds widely used in several different types of indications. The drugs under this class have effects ranging from analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, cardio-protection, with varying levels of effectiveness. These are one of the most commonly available OTC (over […]
Mefenamic Acid is an Analgesic, Antipyretic, and used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a collective class of compounds widely used in several different types of indications. The drugs under this class have effects ranging from analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, cardio-protection, with varying levels of effectiveness. These are one of the
Diclofenac is a type of Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs prescribed for musculoskeletal pain. NSAIDs are a collective class of compounds widely used in several different indications. The drugs under this class have effects ranging from analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, cardio-protection, with varying effectiveness levels. Some are also being used for cancer chemoprevention. These are some of the
Category of Drug Fosphenytoin is an Anticonvulsants/Antiepileptics drug Mechanism of Action Fosphenytoin blocks frequency-dependent, use-dependent and voltage-dependent neuronal sodium channels, and therefore limit repetitive firing of action potentials Indications Generalized tonic-clonic status epilepticus. Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands 1. FOSPHEN- INTAS PHARMA2. FOSOLIN-ZYDUS CADILA3. NEOFOST- NEON LABS Available dosage forms INJECTION Dose 10-20 mg PE/kg IV/IM Contraindications Porphyria. Precautions
Parameters Details Category of Drug Antiallergics and Drugs used in Anaphylaxis Mechanism of Action Adrenaline is a direct-acting sympathomimetic agent.Adrenaline may be used to provide rapid relief of severe hypersensitivity reaction to drugs and other allergens and in the emergency treatment of anaphylactic shock. Chemical structure IUPAC Name 4-[(1R)-1-hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]benzene-1,2-diol hydrochloride Molecular details Weight: 219.665Chemical Formula-C9H14ClNO3
Histamine receptor blockers inhibit gastric acid secretion, particularly effective against nocturnal acid secretion. They block histamine binding to H2 receptors competitively, leading to decreased intracellular signaling molecules for gastric acid release, in turn decreasing the secretion. Famotidine decreases stomach acid production. Antacids are only employed for intercurrent pain relief and acidity and are self-prescribed by
Parameters Details Category of Drug Omeprazole is Antacids and Anulcer Drugs (1) Mechanism of Action Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor. It inhibits the parietal cell H+ / K+ ATP pump, the final step of acid production. (2) Indications Omeprazole is used in 1. Benign gastric and duodenal ulcers2. Zollinger3. Ellison syndrome4. gastric Acid Reduction during
Category of Drug Antacids and Anulcer Drugs (1) Mechanism of Action Ranitidine decreases stomach acid production Indications Ranitidine is used in 1. Benign gastric 2. Duodenal ulceration3. GERD4. Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands ACILOC- CADILA PHARMARANTAC (2)- UNIQUE PHARMAZINETAC- GLAXOSMITHKLINER-LOC- ZYDUS CADILARAZUMAB- INTAS PHARMA Available dosage forms 1. TABLETS2. INJECTION3. SYRUP Dose 150 mg twice
Category of Drug Antacids and Anulcer Drugs (1) Mechanism of Action Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Indications Pantoprazole is used in1. Duodenal ulcer2. Gastric ulcer3. GERD4. Erosive esophagitis. Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands 1. PAN- ALKEM2. PANTOCID-SUN3. PANTOP- ARISTO PHARMA4. PANTODAC- ZYDUS CADILA Available dosage forms 1.
Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia-antacid) is used as adjunctive therapy to reduce the damage during acid secretion. It provides symptomatic relief and does not cure the cause. Antacids do not decrease acid production but raise the pH more than 4. The potency of an antacid is expressed in terms of its acid-neutralizing capacity (ANC). ANC
