Pharmacology

Antimicrobial Agents Question 1. Classify Antimicrobial Agents Based On Their Mechanism Of Action. Answer: Classification Of Antimicrobial Agents Based On Mechanism Of Action Inhibit cell wall synthesis: Penicillins, cephalosporins, cycloserine, vancomycin, and bacitracin. Cause leakage from cell membranes: Polypeptidespolymyxins, colistin, bacitracin polyene … [Read more...] about Antimicrobial Agents

Hydrogen Peroxide Question 1. Write Short Note On Hydrogen Peroxide. Answer: Hydrogen peroxide is an oxidizing agent: Hydrogen peroxide has a broad-spectrum germicidal action against bacteria, tubercle bacilli, spores, viruses, and fungi when used in appropriate concentration. It has poor penetrability and loses potency in keeping. It liberates nascent oxygen … [Read more...] about Hydrogen Peroxide

Antiseptics And Disinfectants Write Short Notes On Antiseptics And Disinfectants. Answer: Agents used on living surfaces are known as antiseptics while the agents used for inanimate objects are known as disinfectants. Antiseptics and disinfectants are used in dentistry to check cross-infection as well as to prevent and treat some infectious conditions. A … [Read more...] about Antiseptics And Disinfectants

Adverse Effects Of Isoniazid Question 1. Discuss Isoniazid In Tuberculosis. Or Describe The Adverse Effects Of Isoniazid. Answer: Isoniazid is a fist-line antitubercular drug. It acts on extracellular as well as intracellular TB and is equally effective in alkaline and acidic medium. Isoniazid Mechanism Of Action Isoniazid Pharmacokinetics Isoniazid is … [Read more...] about Adverse Effects Of Isoniazid

First Line Antitubercular Drugs Describe First Line Antitubercular Drugs. Or Write Short Note On First Line Antitubercular Drugs. Answer: The following are the first-line drugs for the treatment of tuberculosis: Isoniazid Rifampin Pyrazinamide Ethambutol Streptomycin. First-Line Antitubercular Drugs Isoniazid Isoniazid is the most widely used … [Read more...] about First Line Antitubercular Drugs