In this article we will discuss about the antiamoebic and other antiprotozoal drugs. Drug # 1. Emetine: Emetine is an alkaloid obtained from Cephalis ipecacuanha. It is potent amoebicidal drug acting on trophozoites, but is no longer used, because of its cardiac toxicity. Drug # 2. Meronidazole: Metronidazole is the drug of first choice in […]
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Treatment of Worm Infestations | Essay | Medical Science
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In this essay we will discuss about the drugs that are used for the treatment of worm infestations. 1. Drugs Used to Treat Threadworm/(Pinworm, Enterobius Vermicularis) Infestations: These worms live in the caecal region and the females migrate to anus, where they lay eggs and cause intense itching. The scratching of the area leads to […]
Essay on the Treatment of Cancer | Diseases | Medical Science
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In this essay we will discuss about the drugs that are used for the treatment of cancer. Essay # 1. Cytotoxic Drugs: The aim of chemotherapy of malignant disease is to kill the malignant cells without any harm to normal cells. Unfortunately, the metabolic process of the malignant cells and normal cells is so very […]
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