Definition According to WHO, depression is a clinical mental disorder, and presently, it is a leading cause of disability and suicide worldwide, with more women affected than men, affecting about 5% of adults globally. Antidepressants are used in the management of depression. The symptoms include loss of concentration, self-guilt or low self-esteem, feeling hopeless, anxiety, … Read more
STEROID INJECTIONS AND THEIR SIDE EFFECTS INTRODUCTION Definition of Steroid Injections Steroid injections are one of the classes of anti-inflammatory medicines used for the management of several conditions, such as allergic and inflammatory diseases relating to the skin, lungs, joints, gut, etc. They are synthetic derivatives of hormones that are naturally produced by the body, … Read more
INTRODUCTION Definition ABX Medication Abbreviations also known as Antibiotic Medication Abbreviations are acronyms accepted as a means used to identify drug molecules by healthcare professionals. At first, the use was restricted to prescription writing; but overtime, it has become commonly used in both medical and surgical departments of the healthcare institution. Understanding these abbreviations help … Read more
Acetic acid which is also known as ethanoic acid, is a colorless liquid with a sour taste and pungent odor. It is a type of organic acid that is commonly found in vinegar but is also produced for various industrial applications. The chemical formula of acetic acid is CH3COOH and is classified as a weak … Read more
Description and composition of Farmapram Farmapram is a medication used to treat anxiety and panic disorders as approved by the FDA. It has other indications that are not approved by the FDA. It contains alprazolam as its active ingredient. It also contains inactive ingredients called excipients in sufficient quantities. Alprazolam belongs to a class of … Read more
Description and composition of Niravam Niravam is a medication used to treat anxiety and panic disorders as approved by the FDA. It has other indications that are not approved by the FDA. It contains alprazolam as its active ingredient. It also contains inactive ingredients called excipients in sufficient quantities. Alprazolam belongs to a class of … Read more
Description and composition of Xanax Xanax is a medication used to treat anxiety and panic disorders as approved by the FDA. It has other indications that are not approved by the FDA. It contains alprazolam as its active ingredient. It also contains inactive ingredients called excipients in sufficient quantities. Alprazolam belongs to a class of … Read more
Alprazolam is a medication used to treat anxiety and panic disorders as approved by the FDA. It has other indications that are not approved by the FDA. Alprazolam belongs to a class of medications called Benzodiazipines. Benzodiazipines are central nervous system depressants and they bring about calmness, drowsiness and sleep when taken in their recommended … Read more
Description and Composition of Lorastyne Lorastyne is a 2nd generation antihistamine drug used to relieve the symptoms of allergies of different origin. It contains Loratadine as its active ingredient. It also contains inactive ingredients called excipients in sufficient quantities. Lorastyne is a potent, rapidly effective and long-acting non-sedative, histamine H, receptor antagonist, with anti-allergic properties. … Read more
Description and Composition of Medabon Medabon is a combination drug which contains Mifepristone and Misoprostol as its active ingredients. Clearly put, Medabon is not formulated into a fixed dose combination. It is only packaged together as they are often used together for Pregnancy termination. More details on usage is written below. Mifepristone is a … Read more
Description of Gastromec Gastromec is a drug which belongs to a class of drugs called dopamine receptor antagonist. It contains Domperidone as its active ingredient. It also contains inactive ingredients called excipients in sufficient quantities. Gastromec comes in different dosage forms such as tablets, oral suspension and drops for babies. It also comes as suppositories … Read more
Description of Domilium Domilium is a drug which belongs to a class of drugs called dopamine receptor antagonist. It contains Domperidone as its active ingredient. It also contains inactive ingredients called excipients in sufficient quantities. Domilium comes in different dosage forms such as tablets, oral suspension and drops for babies. It also comes as suppositories … Read more
Description of Domne Domne is a drug which belongs to a class of drugs called dopamine receptor antagonist. It contains Domperidone as its active ingredient. It also contains inactive ingredients called excipients in sufficient quantities. Domne comes in different dosage forms such as capsules, oral suspension and drops for babies. It also comes as suppositories for … Read more
Description of GI Norm GI Norm is a drug which belongs to a class of drugs called dopamine receptor antagonist. It contains Domperidone as its active ingredient. It also contains inactive ingredients called excipients in sufficient quantities. GI Norm comes in different dosage forms such as tablets, oral suspension and drops for babies. It also … Read more
Description of Toridon Toridon is a drug which belongs to a class of drugs called dopamine receptor antagonist. It contains Domperidone as its active ingredient. It also contains inactive ingredients called excipients in sufficient quantities. Toridon comes in different dosage forms such as tablets, oral suspension and drops for babies. It also comes as suppositories … Read more