Tachyphylaxis Question 1. Enumerate Factors Modifying Drug Response. Describe Drug Tolerance With Suitable Examples. Answer: Enumeration Of Factors Modifying Drug Response Body size Age Sex Genetic variation Routes of administration Environmental factors and time of administration Psychological factors Pathological state Other drugs … [Read more...] about Tachyphylaxis
Rational Fixed Dose Drug Combinations
Rational Fixed Dose Drug Combinations Write A Short Note On Rational Fixed Dose Drug Combinations (FDCs). Answer: Rational Fixed Dose Drug Combinations Fixed dose combination refers to the combination of two or more therapeutic drugs in the fixed-dose ratio in a single formulation. Criteria For Choosing Fixed-Dose Drug Combinations FDCs must be based on … [Read more...] about Rational Fixed Dose Drug Combinations
Physostigmine
Physostigmine Question 1. Explain Why Neostigmine Is Preferred Over Physostigmine For Myasthenia Gravis? Answer: Neostigmine Is Preferred Over Physostigmine For Myasthenia Gravis Neostigmine is a quaternary ammonium compound and is lipid soluble. Hence it produces its effect only on peripheral tissues. Neostigmine has direct agonistic action on neuromuscular … [Read more...] about Physostigmine
Tubercular Meningitis
Tubercular Meningitis Question 1. Write a short note on tubercular meningitis. Answer: Meningitis is inflammatory involvement of the meninges Tubercular meningitis is a type of chronic meningitis. It causes chronic granulomatous reaction and may produce parenchymal lesions. Tuberculous meningitis occurs in children and adults through hematogenous spread of … [Read more...] about Tubercular Meningitis
Ampicillin
Ampicillin Write A Note On Ampicillin. Or Discuss In Brief The Mechanism Of Action, Therapeutic Uses, And Adverse Affects Of Ampicillin. Answer: Ampicillin Mechanism Of Action Following is the mechanism of action of ampicillin: Ampicillin Therapeutic Uses In dentistry: Ampicillin and sulbactam combination is used in the treatment of L Ludwig’s angina. … [Read more...] about Ampicillin