Day: June 7, 2016
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AMLODIPINE
AMLODIPINE : It is a dihydropyridine Ca antagonist ,with a long duration of action used for the treatment of hypertension and angina pectoris . It inhibits the trans membrane influx of calcium loss into the cardiac muscle and smooth muscle . Indication: Hypertension , Angina including chronic stable and vesospasrtic types.
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GINKGO BILOBA
GINKGO BILOBA : It acts by inhibition of platelet activating factor which is a likely factor in the development of cerebral thrombosis and multiple interacts leading to cerebral impairment and dementia in the elderly . It also improve the microcirculation by normalizing arterial and venous tone which is impaired in hypoxic areas ,by its effects…
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Prebiotic and Probiotic
Prebiotic and Probiotic: Live microorganism which counter a health benefit on the host are called prebiotic . although ,several microorganisms are used in probiotic products ,but commonly used probiotic are strains of lactic acid bacteria e.g. lactobacillus, bifidobacterium and streptoccus . probiotics are well absorbed when given orally. Indication: Gastrointestinal disorders: Antibiotic induced/ associated diarrhea…
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Levosulpride
Levosulpride: It is a substituted benzamide antipsychotic which is reported to be a selective antagonist of central dopamine receptors ,also have mood elevating properties. Indication: Anxiety, Depression, Psychoses such as schizophrenia , Vertigo and Peptic ulcerations.
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ANTIOXIDANT:
ANTIOXIDANT: Antioxidant contain a mixture of beta carotene ,vitamin C and E and minerals like copper ,manganese , zinc ,selenium all of which have synergestic antioxidant effect. It effectively terminate free radical activity ,implicated in tissue damage . Antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismustase ,catalyse and glutathione peroxidase help to catalyse the reduction of oxidants primarily inside…
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Omeprazole:
Omeprazole: It is a gastric proton pump inhibitor It is a substitute benzimidazole derivative acts on the final step of acid production & therefore controls intragastric acidity irrespective of stimulus. It markedly inhibits basal & stimulated gastric acid secretion. It is antisecretory drug which is very effective for rapidly healing peptic ulcer & erosive oesophagitis…
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Ginseng :
Ginseng : It is a traditional medicine and is being used the world over for propylaxis against ageing and disease. It has anti fatigue, anti stress and CNS stimulant properties. It has been demonstrated that ginseng increases both physical and mental efficiency. Inhances the recuperative power of body and strengthens the body by augmenting its…
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CLOXACILLIN:
CLOXACILLIN: It is semi synthetic penicillin ,food interferes with its absorption from gut .Indication: Gram positive infections including resistant staphlicol.
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Pregabalin
Pregabalin: It is an analog of the neurotransmitter GABA. Its binds potently to the alpha2 –delta subunit resulting in modulation of ca channels and reduction in the release of several neurotransmitters, including glutamate norepinephrine, serotonin dopamine and substance P. Indication: Treatment of neuropathic pain in adult.
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Calcitriol :
Calcitriol : It increases the level of calcium (Ca2+) in the blood by increasing the uptake of calcium from the gut into the blood. Indication : Managing hypocalcemia in patients undergoing dialysis for chronic renal failure.