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Fosinopril Fosinopril is used in the treatment of hypertension and some types of chronic heart failures works by inhibiting angiotensin converting enzymes (ACE). After de-easterified in gastrointestinal mucosa, fosinopril converted into fosinoprilat which is its active form. This fosinoprilat is competitive inhibitor of ACE, prevents production of angiotensin II. Angiotensin causes constriction of smooth muscle …
Strengths: 5-Aminosalicylic acid (Masalamine) 400 mg / 800 mg /1.2 gm tablets 5-Aminosalicylic acid (Masalamine) 500 mg pellets Sachet 5-Aminosalicylic acid (Masalamine) 250 mg/ 500 mg tablets Overview: It is an anti-inflammatory action Reduces inflammation by inhibiting product of substances that causes inflammation Indication: Inflammatory bowel disease, Ulcerative colitis, Inflamed anus or rectum Maintain remission …
Aceclofenac Aceclofenac is come under category NSAID (Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). Aceclofenc is analog of Diclofenac. It is glycolic acid ester of Diclofenac. It is used in inflammation and pain management as a single drug as well as with combination with other molecules. Mode of Action: Aceclofenac is cytokine inhibitors. Prostaglandins are the substances that …
Visual Aids Strenghts: Aceclofenac 100 mg., Paracetamol 325 mg.& Serratiopeptidase 15 mg Tablets Aceclofenac 100 mg., Paracetamol 325 mg.& Serratiopeptidase 10 mg Tablets Overview: Aceclofenac Inhibits Cox-2 more potently than Cox-1. Repair & regenerate articular cartilage. Paracetamol Potentiates the action of aceclofenac in relieving pain, fever and inflammation. Proteolytic Enzyme Serratiopeptidase Centrally acting agent for painful …
Strenghts: Artemether 80 mg & Lumefantrine 480 mg Tablets Artemether 40 mg & Lumefantrine 240 mg Tablets Artemether 20 mg & Lumefantrine 120 mg Tablets Artemether 20 mg & Lumefantrine 120 mg/5ml Suspension Overview: Artemether is an anti malarial drug which is derived from artemisinin. It is effective against all strains resistant to other antimalarial …
Quinapril Like other Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, Quinapril is also prevents vasoconstriction produced by angiotensin II. ACE inhibitors competitively bind at site and prevent formation of angiotensin II. Due to its ACE inhibition property, Quinapril is used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. Indications: Hypertension, heart failure etc. Side Effects: Dizziness, diarrhea, …
Irbesartan It is an angiotensin II receptor (type AT1) antagonist. Irbesartan blocks the vasoconstriction and aldosterone secreting effects of angiotensin II by selectively blocking the binding of angiotensin II to the AT1 receptors found in vacular smooth muscle, adrenal gland etc. Indications: Mild to moderate hypertension etc. Side Effects: Diarrhea, headache, dizziness, nausea, upper respiratory …
Oxeprenolol: It is non selective beta blocker with intrinsic sympathomimetic activity. Due to its non selectivity, it can also block beta receptors in lungs and cause severe side effects. It passes blood brain barrier more easily than other beta blockers because of its lipophilic property. It is also more likely to cause CNS related side …
Pindolol: It is non selective beta blockers with partial beta adrenergic receptor agonist property. It lowers blood pressure, heart rate and strain on the heart by blocking beta receptors. It has intrinsic sympathomimetic activity. It also shows membrane stabilizing effects. Indications: Hypertension, angina pectoris etc Side effects: Anxiety, depression, headache, diarrhea, nausea, dry or burning …
Lidocaine: Other names: Lignocaine Lidocaine is a local anesthetic agent. It is used as local anesthetic as well as antiarrhythmic. The most prominent cardiac action is suppression of automaticity in ectopic foci. Lidocaine is also used topically to relieve in burning, itching and pain in skin inflammation. It is injected as an anesthetic in dental …