Pharmacology

Beta-Lactam Antibiotics Question 1. Write Classification And Uses Of Cephalosporins. Answer: Cephalosporins are a group of semisynthetic antibiotics derived from the fungus cephalosporin. Classification Of Cephalosporins Uses Of Cephalosporins Question 2. Write A Short Note On Beta-Lactam Antibiotics. Answer: They are the antibiotics that have … [Read more...] about Beta-Lactam Antibiotics

Jarisch-Herxheimer Reaction Question 1. Write A Short Note On Jarisch-Herxheimer Reaction. Answer: Jarisch–Herxheimer reaction is the acute exacerbation of signs and symptoms of syphilis during the penicillin treatment. Penicillin injected in the syphilitic patient may produce shivering, fever, myalgia, exacerbation* of lesions, and even vascular collapse. This is … [Read more...] about Jarisch-Herxheimer Reaction

Therapeutic Uses Of Amoxicillin Question 1. Describe The Pharmacological Action And Uses Of Amoxicillin. Why Is It Combined With Clavulinic Acid? Or Write About The Therapeutic Uses Of Amoxicillin. Answer: Amoxicillin Pharmacological Action Uses Of Amoxicillin It is used to treat Lyme disease. It is used to treat urinary tract infections caused by E coli, … [Read more...] about Therapeutic Uses Of Amoxicillin

Antimicrobial Agents Classify Antimicrobial Agents. Answer: Classification Of Antimicrobial Agents They are classified into many ways: On Basis Of Chemical Structure Sulfonamides and related drugs: Sulfadiazine and others, sulfones-dapsone, para-aminosalicylic acid (PAS). Diaminopyrimidines: Trimethoprim, pyrimethamine. Quinolone: Nalidixic acid, … [Read more...] about Antimicrobial Agents

Short­ Term Chemotherapy Of Tuberculosis Question 1. Write a Short Note On Short­ Term Chemotherapy Of Tuberculosis. Answer: Short-term chemotherapy consists of short-course regimens of 6 to 9 months duration. All regimens have two phases, i.e., initial intensive phase and continuation phase Initial intensive phase: In this patient receives intensive treatment with … [Read more...] about Short­ Term Chemotherapy Of Tuberculosis