In this essay we will discuss about the drugs used for the treatment of malaria. 1. Quinine: It is an alkaloid obtained from the bark of the Cinchona tree and remains the best drug for all complicated malaria, especially chloroquine resistant P. falciparum infection. Pharmacokinetics: Quinine is well absorbed orally, about 70% is bound to […]
In this essay we will discuss about the drugs used for lowering LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. 1. Statins (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors): Lovastatin, pravastatin, simvastatin, fluvastatin, atrovastatin and rosuvastatin are the statins having similar mechanism of action and side effects. Statins act by inhibiting cellular cholesterol production, depleting the intracellular pool of cholesterol, and in consequence […]
In this essay we will discuss about the drugs used for the treatment of dyspepsia and gastro-esophageal reflux disease:- 1. Non-Systemic Antacids 2. Systemic Antacid 3. Alginates 4. Surface Anesthetics 5. Acid Release Inhibitors 6. Pro-Kinetic Drugs or Motility Stimulants. 1. Non-Systemic Antacids: Aluminum and magnesium containing antacids are relatively insoluble, very poorly absorbed, longer […]
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