After reading this article we will learn about the first line and second line of antituberculosis drugs. First Line Anti-T.B. Drugs: These have high antitubercular efficiency as well as low toxicity and are used routinely. These are: (i) Isoniazid (ii) Rifampin (iii) Pyrazinamide (iv) Ethambutol (v) Streptomycin Second Line Anti-T.B. Drugs: These drugs have either […]
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Anthelmintics: Need, Properties and Classification | Chemotherapy | Animals
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Anthelmintic Need 2. General Mode of Action of Anthelmintics 3. Properties of Ideal Anthelmintics 4. Classification. Anthelmintic Need: We know that parasitic infestation in animals makes them anaemic and weak. They can interfere with the growth of young ones. Parasitic infestation in lactating animals generally decreases […]
Anti Cancerous Drugs | Animals | Pharmacology
This article provides a note on anti cancerous drugs. Definition: Neo (Greek) mean new or plus and plasm mean growth. Neoplasm represents a pathologic over growth of tissue formed as a result of abnormal excessive, uncoordinated, autonomous and purposeless proliferation of cells which competes for metabolic substances with normal cells. Anti cancer drugs are agents […]