Pharmacology

Phenytoin Give An Account Of Adverse Reaction Of Phenytoin. Answer: 1. Phenytoin leads to dose-dependent toxicity which leads to the following side effects: Phenytoin Toxicity Hyperplasia and hypertrophy of gums. Hypersensitivity reaction, i.e. urticaria, rashes, and lymphadenopathy. Hirsutism, acne, and coarsening of facial features. Hyperglycemia can … [Read more...] about Phenytoin

Carbamazepine Write A Short Note On Carbamazepine. Answer: It is an anti-epileptic drug. Carbamazepine Mechanism Of Action It modifies maximal electroshock seizures as well as raises the threshold to pentylenetetrazol and electroshock convulsions and prolongs inactivated state of the sodium ion channel It has an antidiuretic action, probably by enhancing ADH … [Read more...] about Carbamazepine

Treatment Of Epilepsy Question 1. Enumerate The Drugs Used In The Treatment Of Epilepsy. Or Write A Short Note On Anti­Epileptics. Answer: Antiepileptic Drugs Phenytoin: Anticonvulsant Medication for Seizure Control Antiepileptic Drugs List - Drugs used in the treatment of Epilepsy: Barbituarate: Phenobarbitone Deoxybarbiturate: Primidone Hydantoin: … [Read more...] about Treatment Of Epilepsy

Drug Of Choice For Status Epilepticus Question 1. Write Pharmacological Basis Of Use Of Carbamazepine In Epilepsy. Answer: It is the drug of first choice in epilepsy. Carbamazepine blocks the use of dependent sodium channels and inhibits high-frequency repetitive firing of the neurons in the brain at therapeutic doses and prevents epilepsy. Drug of Choice for Status … [Read more...] about Drug Of Choice For Status Epilepticus

Imidazole Antifungal Agents Question 1. Write In Short On Imidazole Antifungal Agents. Answer: Imidazole antifungal agents come under the azole group. They are presently the most extensively used anti-fungal drug. Four imidazoles are currently available. These are: Clotrimazole Econazole Miconazole Ketoconazole The first three are topical while … [Read more...] about Imidazole Antifungal Agents