The following points highlight the five major drugs used for the suppression of cough. The drugs are: 1. Expectorants 2. Mucolytic 3. Cough Suppressants 4. Demulcents 5. Antitussives. Drug # 1. Expectorants: Expectorants are drugs that promote expulsion of bronchial secretions. The bronchial glands are supplied by vagus nerve and when nausea or vomiting occurs there is widespread vagal activity [...]
In this essay we will discuss about the drugs used for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). 1. NSAIDs: NSAIDs are used as the initial therapy for RA and as an adjunct to DMARDs to provide symptomatic relief for pain and inflammation. They do not prevent the degenerative changes and tissue damage responsible for the deformity. 2. Glucocorticoids: Glucocorticoids are [...]
The following points highlight the two main drugs used for the treatment of leprosy. The drugs are: 1. Dapsone 2. Clofazimine. Drug # 1. Dapsone: Dapsone is the principal drug to treat leprosy and is chemically related to sulfonamides. It is bacteriostatic for M. leprae, and its mechanism of action is similar to that of sulfonamides. Dapsone is slowly, but [...]